Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Ellicott City, MD
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Find home pet sitting in Ellicott City, MD that you’ll love
60 home pet sitting are listed in Ellicott City, MD
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 10 years
Home pet sitting in Ellicott City, MD
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Desirae can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I am a college student currently home for summer break. During this time I am looking to earn some money while doing something I love- taking care of animals! I have experience from taking care of my own dog as well as my friends' cats in the past. I am good with all types of animals and am willing to adapt to the needs of both...
I can provide pet sitting in your own home. I have cared for pets since I was in high school and have over 8 years of experience. I have always had dogs growing up and love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths and light grooming. I can take the dogs on hikes or walks as well.
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a cat lover, and I have two great fur sons, who are the joy of my life. I have provided volunteer services, and I am now providing cat sitting and care in your own home. I am available to provide the special attention and care your cats need just as I always expect of mine when a sitter comes in to take care of them. Please...
Rebekah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I've lived with dogs all of my life and currently have two at home. I have been cat-sitting and dog-sitting since I was about 10 years old. I love cats and dogs and I have lots of experience taking care of them as well as experiencing house-sitting. I recently live with a roommate who has a kitten who I also help take care of.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting
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 walking, boarding, pet sitting
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,...
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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.
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: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation & 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.
Kerry E.
Towson, MD
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kerry and I attend University in Towson, MD, but I will be coming home for the summer. I have two dogs currently: a miniature schnauzer and a Sharpei/pit mix. I had two labs, one chocolate and one black, who both recently passed due to old age, so I am comfortable around both young dogs and old, along with...
Kerry can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
(1)
Help has arrived! Hello and thank you for looking at my bio. You'll be happy to know that I am local, mature, reliable, & available to help anytime. If you need help with kids, I am an Italian mother of five (& from a family of 11 siblings) & would love to help you be Wonder Woman! (Or Superman)
What I do: Caring pet sitting,...
Gina can also help with: Administration of medicine, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Gina is great! She is trustworthy and reliable. I am very happy to have found her. She takes good care of my pup. I would highly recommend her. She is still taking care of my dog."
Jennifer B.
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: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
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.
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 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.
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, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, grooming
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.
Krysta C.
Sykesville, MD
$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible And Loving Pet Sitter With 7+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Krysta and I am here for your pet sitting needs and services.
I am currently a sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park and I am looking for a pet sitting job while I am home for spring break. I consider myself to be very responsible, punctual, patient and nurturing, which I feel are important...
Krysta can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Krysta is amazing, She really loves what she does and it shows. She took excellent care of all our pets while we were away. She was very communicative and always let me know how my pets were doing.
I HIGHLY recommend her. "
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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.
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
"Deborah took excellent care of my cat while on vacation. I would absolutely recommend her and would hire her again."
Caitlin P.
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, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
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.
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 transportation, pet sitting
Esther J.
Beltsville, MD
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I have experience raising and taking care of dogs as I am a dog mom myself. I have a year of paid experience pet sitting cats as well. I'm a true animal lover and can't wait to meet your pup or cat!
I am available for pet sitting in your home as well as walking and transportation to appointments if need be. I hope to...
Esther can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your home. I love animals. I'm available assist you with your love. I'm very fond of pets.
Anna Maria can also help with: Administration of medicine
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Ellicott City, MD
Sharon S.
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, my female passed away due to health...
- Care member
Tiffany M.
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, medication, bathroom transfers, laundry and...
- Bonnie B.
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.
Gina J.
5.0
Gina is great! She is trustworthy and reliable. I am very happy to have found her. She takes good care of my pup. I would highly recommend her. She is still taking care of my dog.
- Jennifer B.
Ryan Z.
5.0
Ryan went above and beyond. Far more than exceeded expectations. Great guy that's great with animals.
- Duane W.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Ellicott City
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Ellicott City, MD?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Ellicott City, MD will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of January 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 Ellicott City, MD?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD?
In home pet sitters in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City, MD?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Ellicott City, 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.