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Home pet sitting in District Heights, MD
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have completed volunteer work in my local animal shelter for 4 years and enjoyed everyday of it. I love dogs of all ages and sizes. I can provide daily walks and light grooming.
B'jon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
Ansley J.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!
Ansley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"
Caroline S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Salutations! I'm a retired nurse & empty nester(!).
I work from home remotely and have about 5-15 hours a week to spare. I prefer helping out occasionally - think vacations, daily sitting etc.
I don't have the availability for full time continuous daily assistance. Although, my hours posted give a wider window, my availability...
Veronica can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding & more
5.0
"I honestly believe Veronica saved my bird's life.
My little parakeet had to have a wing amputated. When my bird came back from the vet, we had the worst problems getting her medication into her.
It was a nightmare.
Veronica came and it was the first time I...
Martha G.
Mia S.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have a dog and rabbit and live a very active lifestyle. Love pets and would love to care for your fur baby. I am the go-to pet sitter in my friend group and want to monetize my passion. Just let me know the ground rules and I'm happy to jump in! Ok to board but please know I have a very cuddly mini-schnauzer at home.
Mia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Mia is very communicative and accommodating! Everything went smoothly."
Lubaba H.
5.0
(4)
Young professional living in Columbia Heights looking for pet sitting gigs. Grew up with dogs and cats! Love all animals and can handle tough pets.
I am willing to do overnights in your home! I have watched various pets across the city. I have a great and consistent track record - check out my reviews! :)
My skills include...
5.0
"Emma stayed in my home many times, taking care of my two dogs; one was elderly (and had to be pilled), the other is very rambunctious. Emma handled the two personalities gently but with confidence. On one occasion when I was away, she called, just to let me know...
Jenifer F.
I love animals! I grew up with a golden retriever in a very pet friendly home. I've been a sitter for dogs and cats since the age of 8.
Shira can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Olivia R.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
I have grown up with dogs my whole life and absolutely love taking care of pets. I'm happy to walk, pet sit in the owners home, or pet sit in my home. I'm a graduate student so my schedule is rather flexible and I have a car.
Olivia can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello!!! I am currently a freshman at JMU (I am a Biology major with a Pre-Vet track), however, I decided that it would be best for me to stay at home for the first semester. While I am home, I would love to find a couple of pet sitting jobs to make some extra money. During high school, I pet sat two dogs and one cat for two...
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kendra M.
Washington, DC
$18-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide dog/cat/animal sitting in your own home. I have my own kitties, and part-time experience animal sitting. I love dogs and cats of all ages and sizes!
Kendra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello, I provide a dog sitting in your own home, I have been taking care of them since I was 14 years old, I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
I Can also perform baths.
Maria can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Abigail C.
Washington, DC
$25-35/hr
Hello! My name is Abigail, I am a middle school teacher based in the DC-metro area. I am also a dog lover! I grew up with dogs in my family home, and am comfortable with small, and medium sized dogs (no bigger than a full-grown Labrador please!). I am comfortable handling 2 dogs at a time, and am comfortable with most breeds (no...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Nikia C.
Hyattsville, MD
$15-25/hr
I currently have one dog. I have had dogs and cats in the past and I consider pets to very much be family. I can provide dog sitting in your home or mine, and dogs of all ages and sizes are welcome. I can also perform baths but no grooming.
Nikia can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I've had animals all my life, including cats, dogs, and fish. I currently have a 3-year-old German Shepard at home and was very involved in her training as a puppy, so I'm familiar with various animal-interaction methods. I am available for walking animals or animal-sitting in case of a vacation, etc.
Lydia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I have had experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, birds, hedge hogs, fish, degus, and various reptiles.
Ainsley can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my entire life (and horses the last few years!) and very much consider myself a dog dependent person. I fostered a dog during COVID and have looked after friends' pets while away. Since I'm dogless right now, sometimes I find myself at the dog park just to see the pups :) I'm happy to stay at your home...
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking
For 5 years, I have watched dogs, cats, puppies, kids, hamsters, etc. I have two cats of my own but they live in Baltimore with my mom right now, and I consider myself to have 5 dogs and 2 other cats back at home as well because they are my family member's Pets, but I am so close with them. I stand out with personalized care,...
Christin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Sarah G.
College Park, MD
$16-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Sarah! I've previously used wag for about a year and would take pets on walks and visit homes to feed or care for them. Through care. com | have also done a couple overnight stays/visits for pet sitting and done tasks such as feeding, walking, giving medications, and simply playing and having fun with the pets. I...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Hi, I'm available for dog/cat sitting jobs.
I can come feed your cat or dog and stay at your home with them.
Anel can also help with: Pet sitting
Hi my name is Sydney and I am currently pursuing a masters in forensic psychology. While I do like exploring human behavior, my second love is animals. Animals provide a sense of love, warmth, security and friendship and I know how important those bonds are.
But, I know that we all love busy lives and sometimes you don't have...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in District Heights, MD
Ansley J.
5.0
fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!
- Caroline S.
Veronica C.
5.0
I honestly believe Veronica saved my bird's life.
My little parakeet had to have a wing amputated. When my bird came back from the vet, we had the worst problems getting her medication into her.
It was a nightmare.
Veronica came and it was the first time I think my bird got all of her...
- Martha G.
Mia S.
5.0
Mia is very communicative and accommodating! Everything went smoothly.
- Lubaba H.
Emma P.
5.0
Emma was wonderful taking care of my cats Ophelia and Khloe! Plus she was great with my sisters 3 dogs and Cat. I would highly recommend her!
- Melissa C.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in District Heights
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in District Heights, MD?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in District Heights, MD will cost an average of $12.00 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 District Heights, MD?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from District Heights, 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 1 in home pet sitters in District Heights, 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 District Heights, MD?
In home pet sitters in District Heights, 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 District Heights, MD?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in District Heights, 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 District Heights, MD?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in District Heights, 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.