Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Columbia, MD
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Home pet sitting in Columbia, MD
3.9
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello to one and all, my name is Ryan and I hope I will be able to assist you and your family in anyway. I have always been house-sitting and taking care of fur babies within there own home for their own safety and happiness. I have an ideology were taking care of pets should be in there own space at homes where they fell safe...
Ryan can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals."
Duane W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Let my years of experience as a pet owner and sitter benefit both you and your beloved pets. I would love to care for your cats, dogs, and small animals (including birds, reptiles, etc.) when you are away, or work long hours.
I can come to your home to feed, water, walk, bathe and provide companionship for your pets. There...
Madeline can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Maddie has been my dog sitter for 7-8 years and my dog loves her. She takes great care of her while I’m gone and if I ask will provide updates and pictures. She’s absolutely wonderful with pets!"
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Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(3)
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 took a trip to Florida for 5 days and hired Deborah to take care of my pet. She did an outstanding job taking care of Dory. She fed her and would play with her. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter. She will even send you pictures here...
Yemar B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...
Vernae can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine....
Ashley M.
Amy E.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I'm available to dog sit at my home or yours and/or dog walk or care for your cat or small animal. I'm very flexible, reliable, and most of all caring. I work from home, and my partner also is a dog lover. Prices vary based on the service and location. To give you an idea, I charge roughly $42/night for boarding....
Amy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out with the kids to keep them company and stay active. We love having her help and consistent support. "
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Shannon E.
Washington, DC
$30-125/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very experienced with many different types of pets, but dogs are my specialty! I had an assortment of pets my entire life including dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and rodents. Currently, I have two dogs that love other dogs as well. I am more than willing to pet sit in your home, or take dogs in my own home. I look...
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, 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.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-20/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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine & 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.
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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
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.
4.9
(19)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...
Elena can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Elena was a fantastic caregiver for our 2 Guinea pigs. She sent photos at every check in and gave us confidence that the pets’ needs were taken care of. Also took time to do a meet and greet for no extra charge. Thank you!"
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Jessica B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$20-25/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
(32)
Hired by 5 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: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS 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!"
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I have 4 dogs that I care for and I love very much. I watched a st. bernard/pitbull puppy a few times. I am very compassionate about animals of all ages and sizes. I provide dog sitting/ walking in your own home and can give baths.
Anastasia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ellis T.
Baltimore, MD
$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have many years of previous pet ownership and handling. Pets can be dogs, cats, ducks, hamsters, rabbits. Many kinds.
Ellis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Thomas B.
Silver Spring, MD
$22-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide excellent in home sitting and walking for dogs and cats. I am outgoing and love all animals. I am also happy to give baths if needed. I am also usually available on short notice if needed!
Thomas can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I'm an artist and arts administrator who has fallen in love with pet sitting. I'm comfortable taking care of two animals at a time, with experience caring for pairs of cats, dogs, and bunnies. I get around by walking and public transportation, allowing me to provide reliable care within a reasonable distance.
I am available for...
Barbara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Thea L.
Silver Spring, MD
$18-22/hr
As a fellow dog owner, I bring my personal experience and passion to my pet care services. I have My Mixed German Shepherd, who recently celebrated their fifth birthday!! Operating from the convenience of my home, I offer extensive dog-sitting services throughout the day, while attending school remotely. I am comfortable with...
Edgardo Q.
Hyattsville, MD
$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
I have been surrounded by animals my entire life as they are a huge passion of mine. About my experience, I began helping with rescuing missions, saving, re-homing and boarding animals at my house for as long as I can remember. Lately I have been working with pets at the Columbia and Ellicott area. Mainly I help with...
Edgardo can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! I'm sabontu, an experienced pet sitter and walker with 4 years of expertise. I offer in-home sitting, tailored walks for dogs, and special needs care for pets of all breeds and sizes. Reliable and trustworthy, I provide loving and attentive care for both dogs and cats, treating every pet as if they were my own.
Sabontu can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Columbia, MD
Ryan Z.
5.0
Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals.
- Duane W.
Madeline B.
5.0
Maddie has been my dog sitter for 7-8 years and my dog loves her. She takes great care of her while I’m gone and if I ask will provide updates and pictures. She’s absolutely wonderful with pets!
- Care member
Deborah S.
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 jump in, give my dog medicine, keep...
- Lauren G.
Vernae R.
5.0
Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine. She kept my daughter safe and calm in...
- Ashley M.
Amy E.
5.0
Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out with the kids to keep them company and stay active. We love having her help and consistent support.
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Columbia
In 2025, 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 $17.57 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 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 7 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.