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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: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how we left it and we will seek her help in the future."
Joseph B.
5.0
(2)
I provide pet sitting in your home or dog walking. I LOVE animals and provide a loving and fun touch. I can also assist with training.
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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 walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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 walking, pet sitting
4.0
"Ryan is a very nice guy, and did a great job walking our dog Chance three times per week. Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts, we had to make other arrangements so that Chance could be let out and walked at a time that better suited Chance, and our work...
Nannette L.
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 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.
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, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding & 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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kasey and I am an experienced pet own. I have grown up with dogs my entire life and have my own black lab/shepard mix named Duke. He's 3 years old and LOVES other dogs. If it allows, I'd love for Duke to be able to play with your pup :)
I work from home so it provides me with the utmost flexibility. I can groom,...
Kasey can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training
5.0
"Kasey was an absolute fantastic cat sitter! Responsible, reliable, communicative, and caring are some words that come to mind to describe her. We went on vacation and she made sure our ultra-picky cat was well-fed, had a clean litter box, and received lots of...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love animals! With decades of experience, and over a year on care. com, I've helped many families with a variety of pet-care needs (and met some amazing cats, dogs and humans in the process)!
I've taken care of my own pets, fostered dogs & cats, and volunteered, walking dogs at city shelters in Harlem, NYC and Baltimore, MD....
Meredith can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Meredith is an absolute godsend. Hire her immediately and without hesitation. We were so blessed that she was able to help us out in a pinch. She went above and beyond taking care of our two cats. She managed their medications with ease and cleaned up when they...
Ananda J.
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 sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
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...
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Sharon S.
Pasadena, MD
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Animal Lover Available For Pet Sitting, Dog Walking & Other Assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began doing pet care as a teenager. My first pet care job was on a yearly basis caring for my next door neighbor's family dog (daily feed, water, walk & play with) and parrot (feed & water) while they were away on their two week summer vacation. I also cared for my Great Aunt's cat, David, on a yearly basis while her & my...
Sharon can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Sharon was absolutely a great person to take care of my two older cats while I was away for a week. They have a feeding routine due to medication and she was able to stick to it. She also kept me updated on how they were doing. Unfortunately, no fault of Sharon’s,...
Care member
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a native Annapolitan and live just outside of the historic district. I am an animal lover who provides pet walking, day and overnight visits, and can administer certain types of medication. I have an especially compassionate heart for senior pets and their specialized needs.
I am most available during the hours of...
Terry can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Terry was a pleasure to work with. We hired Terry for pet-sitting while we were out of town for the week, and our normally shy/skittish cat warmed to her right away on our first meeting. Terry was respectful of our space and reliable. She also took the time to...
Meghan W.
**Currently NOT accepting new clients.**
I have all sorts of experience from a young age with animals. I grew up raising sheep and beef for 4-H, riding horses, and caring for cats, chickens, dogs, and many other animals for friends and family. I also took over 4 years of vet science in 4-H and have a degree in Biology where my...
Alicia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in my own home.
My husband and I are dog lovers and we are looking for some friends for Argo to play with! I am a special education teacher and my husband works for NASA. Argo is crated during the day, however we left our friends dogs out roaming the house. :) (We follow the owners lead). We bought our...
Nicole can also help with: Boarding
Daisheau P.
Baltimore, MD
$15-16/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I've cared for my own dogs for the past 8 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
Daisheau can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I had always grown up around animals and missed their sweet love when I got to school! Animals have a fantastic way of loving humans and humans have an amazing way of loving animals, mutually it is great. I am excited to help you out in any way possible. I could provide a dog sitting in your own home or in mine. I am a...
Savannah can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Hello I think I could be a good fit!
My name is Katherine. A bit about myself- I am 26, I work full time weekdays as a government worker until 4 p.m. I am available weekends or weekday evenings.
I have experience caring for children of all ages. Most notably I was a long term babysitter for a family for their son from a month...
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Jody F.
Woodbine, MD
$20-25/hr
I love animals. Have fostered puppies through seniors. Currently, have 2 dogs, 1 cat. Play, walk and love every animal as if its my own. I will provide dog sitting at my home if you are going away or at your home. I am willing to stay overnight if necessary too. I will keep them on your schedule and treat them as if they are my...
Jody can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
1.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Samantha and I have tons of petting experience. I have sat for farms with horses, dogs/cats, as well as fish and other reptiles.
I previously worked at an animal hospital and have knowledge with medication administering and can recognize a medical emergency.
I would love to meet your four legged baby and be...
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Olivia H.
Reisterstown, MD
$10-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Olivia and I have been caring for pets my entire life. I provide dog sitting in your own home, with following your pets regimen. I know how much animals mean to a family, I myself have had dogs my entire life and loved them wholeheartedly. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. If needed I can preform bathing and long...
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, dog training
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Elkridge, MD
Maya B.
5.0
Maya is very personable and well spoken. She took great care of our cats (and there business) while we were gone. Our house was exactly how we left it and we will seek her help in the future.
- Joseph B.
Ryan Z.
5.0
Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals.
- Duane W.
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.
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.
Kasey M.
5.0
Kasey was an absolute fantastic cat sitter! Responsible, reliable, communicative, and caring are some words that come to mind to describe her. We went on vacation and she made sure our ultra-picky cat was well-fed, had a clean litter box, and received lots of affection. She sent us pix of our furry...
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elkridge
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Elkridge, MD?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elkridge, MD will cost an average of $15.00 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 Elkridge, MD?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Elkridge, 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 2 in home pet sitters in Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, MD?
In home pet sitters in Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, MD?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, MD?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Elkridge, 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.