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Valentina R.

Loving Pet Care For Every Season

Melrose, MA

from
$15/hr
Hi! My name is Valentina, and I'm passionate about animals and their well-being. I provide reliable care and fun walks, no matter the season, even in winter! What I Offer Dog Walking: Tailored walks, rain or shine. Pet Sitting: Loving, stress-free care at home. Special Needs Care: Experienced with pets requiring extra...
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Cathryn R.

Melrose, MA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I offer in-home pet sitting so your dog can stay in their familiar environment while enjoying plenty of attention, playtime, and snuggles. I've cared for dogs of all ages and sizes, from energetic puppies to sweet senior dogs, and I'm happy to follow any routines, training cues, or care instructions you provide. Whether it's...
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Lauren H.

Summer Nanny And Pet Caretaker

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home and I am accommodating to your pet's individual needs. I have 15+ years of experience with great references. I love all pets and I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds. I will care for your pet as if it were my own.

Robin D. says "Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle and fun! I...

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Sophia R.

Help With Your Fur Babies!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sophia! I'm a current college student returning to Baltimore for my junior year:) I am pursuing a double major in clinical psychology and photography. While I'm at school, I love staying busy! Care. com has connected me with so many amazing families in the area! While I have mainly stuck to babysitting through...

Jena P. says "Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't overheat and had...

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Lorna S.

Professional Cat Snuggler

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I'm a responsible, warm, and positive cat lover! While I love all animals, cats have been my deepest animal connection since childhood when I grew up always having them around. Now I'm here to care for yours and soak up some kitty purrs while I'm at it! It's important to me that your cats have someone loving and intentional to...

Care Member says "Lorna is an incredibly patient, diligent, and loving cat sitter! My boy has asthma and needs an inhaler twice a day, he is also difficult to handle as...

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Merri-anne S.

Pet Care

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....

Leslie B. says "We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."

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Shelly S.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Shelly, a 23-year-old recent college grad who adores animals! The health, safety, and happiness of all pets in my care is always my number one priority. I am willing to pet sit in your home and walk dogs.
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Makayla T.

Revere, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I also have a love for cats!
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Julia B.

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
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Cathy F.

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...

Maria S. says "Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have...

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Katie S.

Company For Your Companion

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am comfortable with almost all animals and have been around all sorts of creatures since I was very young. I volunteered and worked for five years at a humane society which sheltered cats and dogs in need of a forever home. At the humane society, I was responsible for the socialization, feeding, cleaning, exercize and...

Stacy W. says "Katie was super professional and made us feel significantly less guilty about leaving our precious kitties :). Would absolutely hire her again!"

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Richelle H.

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Richelle! I'm a passionate animal lover who has been surrounded by and taken care of animals/pets my whole life so helping other pets feel happy and cared for when you can't be there is truly an honor! I offer dependable pet sitting and care, including feeding, walks, playtime, and lots of affection. I take the...
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Marissa L.

Experienced Pet Sitter Who Adores Animals- References Happily Available

Newton, MA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I am a pet sitter and I adore animals. It is my pleasure to give them excellent, loving, top notch care. I understand it can be emotionally stressful for both pets and owners while separated and I make sure your animals are loved and feel safe while in my care. While taking care of dogs, I prefer to stay overnight at...
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Kim H.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I am also able to provide boarding if needed! I have 10+ years of experience with pet care. I currently have one cat named Lizzie, who I recently adopted after fostering her. She is a very sleepy senior cat who gets along well with other animals!
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Sophie R.

Boston, MA

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a Georgetown Nursing student who can provide dog sitting and dog walking services. I have two lovable rescue mutts at home and am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I have dog walked and pet sat for family friends and neighbors
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Brittani M.

Part-Time Dog Sitter

Boston, MA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Want to get away for a while, and make sure your pet is safe? I'm the girl for you! I provide in-home dog sitting. Whether it is overnight or day sitting, I can provide the necessary care, such as feeding and bathing, ones dog. I care for my own dog at home who is a 250 pound English Mastiff, so I am very comfortable around big...
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Sarah C.

Dog Walker/Sitting & Cat Care

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
My name is Sarah and I am a young professional in the Somerville area. I am able to watch dogs/cat in your home during the day as well as provide walks throughout the day. I currently have a cat of my own and have grown up with dogs and small animals.
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Gabby P.

Dog Sitting

Wakefield, MA

from
$13/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Gabby and I am a college student looking for jobs involving pet care. I have been involved with The Puppy Raisers Club, an organization at my school who works with Guiding Eyes for the Blind to train puppies to become guide dogs for the past two years. As a part of this organization, I have become a certified...
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Kristina T.

Pet Care, Dog Walker, Pet sitter

Cambridge, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
As the loving owner of a cat here in Athens, as well as another cat and a pup back home in Atlanta, I have extensive experience caring for pets and an affinity for all animals. I have cared for families' pets in the Athens and Atlanta area, so if you would like a reference I'd be happy to give you their contacts. I have also...
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Vanessa T.

Available For Local Pet Sitting

Medford, MA

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, I'm Vanessa. Im a local pet owner and an avid animal lover. I have years of experience taking care of cats and helping out watch neighbors and friend's dogs. I have flexible time and can adjust to your needs whether is walking around f your neighborhood or taking to a dog park. I can also stay with your cat and keep him...
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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

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Home Pet Sitting in Melrose, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Lauren H.

Lauren is the kind of person whose smile lights up a room. Babies, kids, and all animals feel comfortable with her. She is kind and gentle...

- Robin D.

Sophia R.

Sophia was amazing with Paisley! She was very communicative and sent me a bunch of cute pictures. She took care to make sure Paisley didn't...

- Jena P.

Lorna S.

Lorna is an incredibly patient, diligent, and loving cat sitter! My boy has asthma and needs an inhaler twice a day, he is also difficult to...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Melrose

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Melrose, MA 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 Melrose, MA 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 Melrose, MA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Melrose, MA 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 Melrose, MA, 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 Melrose, MA. 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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