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Elizabeth V.

Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References

Kensington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...

Preitha M. says "Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help...

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Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I grew up with cats and dogs in my family, and have been avid animal lover from a young age. During college I pet/house sat for my advisor and his two dogs and friendly cat. I currently live in a home with two cats, whom I adore. Happy to provide references upon request!
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Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have extensive experience with pets as I grew up with a lovely Labrador. Also, I always have been around dogs back home, I love to spend time with them playing, feeding them and taking them out for a walk. I also worked as an Au Pair for two years where I cared for the families pets.
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Reliable And Loving Cat And Dog Walker/Sitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Throughout childhood and beyond, I've been raised with dogs, cats, fish and rabbits. I absolutely love animals. I have volunteered at various animal shelters and have worked at an animal kennel/animal hospital for three years. I have experience with handling dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. I also have...

Gretchen F. says "Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when what I wanted...

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Ansley J.'s Photo

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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!
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Experienced Pet Care Provider

Chevy Chase, MD

4.9(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My mother and I provide pet sitting, dog walking, and personal assistant services as a team in the local area, and we are available to assist your family upon request. We live in North Chevy Chase, MD, and are available to travel to your home to provide services there or run your errands in your neighborhood. I am a high school...

Care Member says "Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and administering medicine...

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I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
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...

Lauren G. says "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...

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Bethesda, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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Overnights, Walks, And Weekends!

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
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...

Care Member says "Emma did a fantastic job taking care of my dog and cat. I was traveling internationally for 10 days and was nervous since it was their first time being...

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Cat Sitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
boarding
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "I’m so glad Veronica was there to help me for the family party. She was so warm and attentive and became part of the family. Everyone loved her.i live...

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Shannon E.'s Photo

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
I am very experienced with many different types of pets, but dogs are my specialty! I had an assortment of pets my entire life including dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and rodents. Currently, I have two dogs that love other dogs as well. I am more than willing to pet sit in your home, or take dogs in my own home. I look...
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Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...

Ashley M. says "Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the...

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Mara K.'s Photo

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals, have my own cat at home, and have always grown up around animals. I have been pet sitting for neighbors and friends for about 10 years now.
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Paws Hago Ver

Arlington, VA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I am a passionate and dedicated dog sitter who finds true joy in sharing his time with these faithful companions. With a loving and understanding nature, I don't just see animals as pets, but as part of my family. My love for animals shines through in every interaction, whether it's playing, walking, or just spending time...
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Washington, DC

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
After raising 3 fur babies over the past 30 years and each of them having completely different personalities I would say I have acquired a very good perspective on what makes each unique. I enjoy getting to know each new fur baby and trying to give them comfort while you are away. Playing and enrichment are what distraction's...
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Local Chicago Pet Care-Sitter!

Washington, DC

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Sydney and I am a Senior at Howard University studying Marketing and Public Relations, home in Chicago for the summer. I have a wide variety of experience with animals, as I've spent my whole life having all forms of pets as part of my family. From cats and dogs to turtles and gerbils, animals always seem as drawn to...
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Caring Pet Sitter For Your Furry Family Members

Rockville, MD

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
As a lifelong animal lover and experienced pet caregiver, I bring a warm heart and a wealth of knowledge to every pet I look after. With 2 years of pet care experience, I understand the unique needs and personalities of various pets. I treat every pet as if they were my own, providing them with the affection and attention they...
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Bethesda, MD

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love all animals growing up on a farm I grew to love all shapes and forms of animals. I especially love dogs I have dog walked a few times for people around the area. Back in my home country I would pet sit and walk the dogs.
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Maura W.'s Photo

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I am an experienced pet caregiver! For over a year, walked a precious pup during the day and also provided care in a situation where the owners could not get home in time or went away. I am a huge animal person!! Since I was young, I have always had at least two dogs, however I now have two kittens of my own. Being that my...
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Ana O.'s Photo

McLean, VA

from
$13/hr
Pet sitting
I'm a loving and reliable pet sitter with experience caring for dogs, cats, birds and small pets. I focus on keeping each animal safe, comfortable, and happy by following their routines and giving plenty of attention and affection. I'm patient, responsible, and confident handling pets of different ages and personalities. Whether...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Kensington, MD

Home Pet Sitting in Kensington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Elizabeth V.

Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her...

- Preitha M.

Christine G.

Topic was actually Errands. Christine was great; quick to respond, covered everything I needed and even navigated through a problem when...

- Gretchen F.

Elena F.

Elena has been pet sitting my dog and 2 cats over the last two years. She is especially experienced in caring for older pets and...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Kensington

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Kensington, MD will cost an average of $10.00 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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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