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Home pet sitting in Fort Washington, MD
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: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned dogs and cats for my entire life. For a couple years, there was also a fish and a hamster in my parents' house. I have had experience caring for both dogs and cats. I can provide in home care with light grooming and baths as needed.
My family has owned large dogs, so I am comfortable caring for and walking dogs of...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, dog training
Samantha A.
Alexandria, VA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love animals and have had plenty of expierence with all sorts of pets, from Hamsters and rats to cats and dogs.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sam is such a wonderful pet sitter. My animals took to her so quickly and she is just so loving towards animals. She's been the best pet sitter I've hired so far."
Debbie E.
Diana G.
Arlington, VA
$14-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home I am very experienced and familiar with dogs and cat for I am a owner of 2 cats and 2 frenchies (dogs) with that being said I know what its like to want the best for your Fur- babies so I will always treat and care for your pets as if they were my own. In my old neighborhood I use to take...
Diana can also help with: Dog training, boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE DURING HOLIDAYS!
Hello my name is Ariane, I am a freelancer with a flexible schedule and a massive love for animals! I am searching for an opportunity in DMV area. Services: I can take care of pet feeding, providing long walks, and animal care, litter clean ups, cleaning, house light arranging/cleaning, pet...
Ariane can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Ariane was the perfect person to rely on for taking our dog out for midday walks a few times a week. She was always on time, easy to communicate with and gave him plenty of exercise to leave him tired out for a few hours after her departure. She was patient and...
Meghan R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Pet/ House Sitting
I've grown up with cats and dogs, who grew into lovable family members. I have over 10 years of experience of providing care to animals.
Just like people, animals need love and affection. I am comfortable playing with, feeding (food and water) cats and dogs. I am able to walk dogs and scoop(replace) cat...
Whitney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Whitney took care of my dog while I was out of town and she did an excellent job. She made sure my dog was fed, walked, played with etc. Overall, Whitney was great and I would recommend her services. "
Caitlin S.
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
Since I was in middle school, friends and neighbors would rely on me to watch not only their dogs, but their cats, fish, guinea pigs- even geckos! I've had experience caring for dogs rescued from tough situations, and dogs who just don't get along with other dogs.
I specialize in overnight boarding of dogs in my own...
Marina can also help with: Boarding, pet walking
Growing up with family members who pick up new pets who need a home where we they go, I have a fondness for all fuzzy friends and reptiles too!
In the past two years, I've been paid to cat and house sit for a long term friend's mother as she is a frequent work traveler. I am familiar with cats with special needs and...
Moya can also help with: Pet sitting
Hi, I'm Eva! A little bit about me is that I'm a full-time student at Virginia Commonwealth University, but my hometown is Alexandria, VA! I have lots of personal experience with my own pets (past and present!) and would love to share my love for animals with your own! I'm an active person and love to go on walks! Im also great...
Eva can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming
Hi! My name is Ciara H, I'm 24 years old, and I have been pet sitting in the local Alexandria area since I was 14 years old.
I've grown up with dogs my entire life and currently have a black lab and a catahoula hound/black lab mix. I also have two cats of my own!
I do have a full time job in Leesburg that I commute to from...
Ciara can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have experience with dogs, cats, bearded dragons, fish, hermit crabs; I would be happy to take on a different animal as well! I have a full-time job working as an administrative assistant, so I can only do evenings and weekends. Perfect for date nights or weekend getaways!...
Scotty H.
Alexandria, VA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Fur Babies Will Be Safe And Loved With Me And Treated As If They're My Own!
I'd describe my personality as laid back, friendly and patient
I like working with animals because all they want to do is be your friend and make you happy. I love the rewarding feeling of building a connection with an animal and growing to understand them
I started working with animals when I was still in high school, dog...
Scotty can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I am just beginning offering my services. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting (in YOUR home) in the EVENINGS & WEEKENDS. I have had dogs since I was a child and I currently have an adorable, spoiled 2-year-old Shih Tzu/Pekingese/Lhasa Apso named Bailey. I would love to pet sit or walk your fur baby when you need a little...
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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
Tanaiya K.
Temple Hills, MD
$18-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently also on an app that is solely based around pet care! I have had plenty of boarding's, in and out of home sittings and walks as well. I have a german shepherd husky myself. She is 2 1/2 and I have had her since she was born (her parents are in the family). I love all pets big and small. I have had many cats in my...
Tanaiya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm carismatic person I have good references and 5 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
* take care of the pups of some friends in his travels every 3 months x 2 weeks, I do this 4 years ago my work is banarlos, give them food, get them to walk, games
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: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
Kimberly R.
Alexandria, VA
$17-30/hr
United States Coast Guardsman stationed in the area, seeking the opportunity to further my my experience working with pets. I am comfortable with administering first-aid and in-home pet sitting. I love to take pets to their favorite places- whether it be the dog beach or the dog park!
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, 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.
Claudia can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Fort Washington, MD
Samantha A.
5.0
Sam is such a wonderful pet sitter. My animals took to her so quickly and she is just so loving towards animals. She's been the best pet sitter I've hired so far.
- Debbie E.
Ariane C.
5.0
Ariane has been a huge help in getting and keeping our house in order. She's been helping with household chores, errands, caring for our cats, and meal prepping. She does a great job and has good suggestions for places where she can offer additional help.
- Dana S.
Whitney S.
5.0
Whitney took care of my dog while I was out of town and she did an excellent job. She made sure my dog was fed, walked, played with etc. Overall, Whitney was great and I would recommend her services.
- Caitlin S.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Fort Washington
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Fort Washington, MD?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
In home pet sitters in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Fort Washington, 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.