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Cailaine M.

Severn, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! I'm a passionate pet lover with 2 years of experience as a pet sitter. I come from a big dog-loving family, we have 7 dogs at home! I treat every pet as if they were my own, always making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. Whether it's playtime, walks, or cuddle sessions, I'm here to give your furry friend the best care...
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Part-time Job

Ellicott City, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello there, I am Supapan or you can call me Jay-Jay. I provide dog sitting in your home. I am an experienced more than 10 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths.
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Dog Walker/Sitter

Aberdeen, MD

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have had a dog, Buddy, for 6 years. He is an Australian Shepard mix. I have pet sat before and look forward to more opportunities!
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Pasadena, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I currently have 2 labradoodles at home who are 13 and 3 years old. I have experience in dog and cat sitting for families.
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Edgewood, MD

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Brittney I am 34 and a graduate from Anne Arundel Community College majoring in Environmental Science. I have worked at an animal hospital for many years. I am currently working from home and I have been pet sitting for 10 years. I love watching all kinds of animals, I currently own one dogs and two...
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Pet Sitter Looking For Local Jobs

Halethorpe, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
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...
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Glen Burnie, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Chloe, a responsible and caring pet sitter with experience taking care of dogs and cats for family and friends. While most of my experience has been personal rather than through a job, I've spent lots of time walking, feeding, playing with, and looking after pets of all kinds-and I truly love it! I'm patient, gentle, and...
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House And Pet Sitting!

Baltimore, MD

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
A bit about my experience: I am an active and caring sitter. I have done a lot of dog and cat sitting in my time and am very comfortable with all sorts of personalities and ages. I grew up on a small farm and took care of almost any kind of farm animal you can imagine, and I love those early morning feeding...
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Gwynn Oak, MD

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
+ 1 more
I have grown up with dogs, cats, reptiles, and other kinds of pets since I was brought home from the hospital. I love animals so much that I wanted to be a Veterinarian for the longest time but unfortunately I wouldn't be able to handle things like a sick animal or having to out an animal down. I have done some volunteer work...
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Walker/ Pet Sitting

Annapolis, MD

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$11/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have six years of experience in dog/ cat sitting. I would watch my neighbors dogs while they were out of town. I can also watch small animals. I love all animals despite age and size. My household has 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and a bunny. I even had a bird!
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Pet Sitter

Abingdon, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I would love to watch your pet. I will feed, walk, visit, and play with your pet. :-)
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Loves Children And Animals

Baltimore, MD

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have over 10 years of baby sitting and pet sitting experience. I have worked with children from infancy to the age of 13. Right now I am currently working in a childcare facility. I also love animals, mostly dogs and cats. I have a dog of my own, a bearded dragon, and a tortoise. I am a very hands on person when it...
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Pet Sitter

Baltimore, MD

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm a highly experienced pet owner, and greatly enjoy taking care of pets. I've worked with dogs and cats for well over 10 years, and grew up with at least two pets in my household at all times. I've fostered numerous kittens and have tons of experience in caring for pets of all...
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Cockeysville, MD

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Home Care Sitter Pet sitter with 3 years of experience in the care and well-being of dogs and cats, including walking, feeding, medication administration, and behavioral monitoring. Daily walks for small and medium-sized dogs and cats. Food and water provided according to each pet's specific diet. Keeping owners updated with...
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Cockeysville, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! I am so happy you stumbled across my profile! I'm a dedicated caregiver with a psychology degree from the University of Maryland, currently pursuing a master's in social work at the University of Maryland of Baltimore. I 've worked with children in a daycare, supporting seniors at Brightview Senior Living Community, and...
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Pet Sitter

Hanover, MD

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I've raised many dogs of my own and am very skilled in taking care of them. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Edgewood, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I can't stress enough how much I LOVE animals. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience pet sitting for friends and family and every animal I care for is treated like one of my own. I have a cat and 3 dogs at home so I know what it's like to be around animals and their needs! I'm known for being patient, trustworthy, and...
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Part-Time Pet Walker/Pet Sitter

Hanover, MD

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Years of experience with dogs and cats. Currently a dog and cat owner myself. Have reliable transportation. New to the area and looking to help families with their furry friends. Happy to watch in your home.
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Pet Sitter/Walker

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Can provide dog sitting and walking in and from your home. I am a full time nanny who grew up with dogs, owns my own large dog, and am used to providing care for dogs in family homes I nanny in.
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Emily D.'s Photo

Baltimore, MD

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
In addition to babysitting, I've pet sit for a number of families. I'm happy to stay in your home or take your pet home with me! I have 3 cats at my parent's home, and have grown up with cats, but I love dogs too!
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Essex

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Essex, MD will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of January 2026. 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.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Essex, 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 Essex, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Essex, 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.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Essex, 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.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Essex, 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.

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