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Home pet sitting in Melrose, MA
Eyvonne H.
Boston, MA
$25-50/hr
Hello my name is Eyvonne. I have a welcoming heart. That's why I love taking care of pets. Growing up I always had dogs and cats in my home, including fish , lizards, turtles and rabbits. Right now there are two cats in my home which I love so much. They sleep with me just about every night. I am hoping to be able to care for...
Eyvonne can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Camila S.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Camila can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Allison P.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working with animals from my time as a receptionist at a veterinary office. I have experience sitting for both dogs and cats. I am comfortable with multiple animals and pets of all sizes. I personally have two cats (ages 10 and 4) who I take care of when I am home from college but I have experience taking care...
Allison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Catherine R.
Winchester, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in my home or your home. I am an experienced dog sitter, and am happy to provide references.
Catherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am an experienced owner of multiple dogs, I know how to take great care of them and have lots of fun! I love dogs of all sizes and am an experienced dog walker. I can also give baths for your pets!
Athena can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I have experience caring for cats and small dogs. I have 2 cats of my own and love playing with the kitties. I just moved back to the Boston area after 12 years. I have cared for cats with special needs including medication and fluid administration. I'm available to stay at your home or visit daily.
Beth can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Reese S.
Cambridge, MA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Seeking Pet Sitting Job: Available From July 11th-August 19th
Hi, My name is Reese S and I am a sophomore in college currently home in Belmont for summer. I am looking for a dog sitting/walking opportunity and am available from July 11th-August 19th. I live with 2 small dogs on my own and have experience with walking and caring for bigger dogs. Please reach out with any questions. Thanks!
Reese can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
I provide dog or cat sitting (or both) in your own home.
My only experience with animals has been while working as a baby sitter with families who owned pets. I walked the dogs as many times as necessary, and in some occasions helped care for animals who were either sick or had gotten surgery and needed temporary assistance.
Diana can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I provide cat and dog sitting in your home. I've lived with pets for over 30 years now and have a great passion for animals. I currently have a cat of my own and she's the light of my life :)
I'm also extremely focused on taking all precautions necessary re. COVID. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!
Arielle
Arielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in my own home as I have always had dogs in my house growing up. I also have experience with cats and horses as I have worked at farms for the last 3 years as well as birds and guinea pigs which I also have at my own home. I love all animals and am comfortable with taking care of any fur baby you may have!...
Kendall can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! Im Jessika, I've worked multiple times sitting pets and boarding within my home. I love all ages and care with love. I do love senior dogs and have personal experience with medicine or special needs.
Jessika can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home, and can walk your dogs. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and dearly miss my family dog who lives with my parents in NJ.
Hello! I'm Emily, a 25-year-old Boston University graduate based in Brookline with over 10 years of experience in pet and house sitting, as well as babysitting, nannying, and preschool teaching. I'm a lifelong animal lover and enjoy taking care of pets of all kinds, ensuring they receive the attention, exercise, and affection...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting
I can provide dog or cat sitting in-home. I love walking and being active and would love to walk dogs. I grew up with big dogs (German Shepherds, Greyhounds, Huskies) but also have experience with small dogs like Chihuahuas and Yorkies.
Acacia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lauren G.
Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everyone! I am currently a sophomore at Tulane University, studying architecture and design. I am originally from outside of Boston, but I do currently live in Nantucket year-round. I am currently home for the semester and available to help out with pet sitting, walking, etc. I have lots of experience with animals and have...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Erin M.
Salem, MA
$15-19/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home, and dog walking around your area. I have had dogs all my life, a keeshond, cocker-spaniel, golden retriever, golden doodles. I love dogs of all sizes and ages can also perform baths. I have dealt with all of my dogs as seniors, so I am also familiar with pill routines, and medication...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I can provide dog sitting and cat sitting in your home. I am an experienced dog/cat sitter and have been doing it for 7 years. I have had two dogs of my own and am a huge animal lover. I have had both big and small dogs so I can handle both! I also have experience with cats as I have been a cat sitter for my neighbors cat for...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
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.
Hello, I'm AJ and I'm a part time student and daycare teacher. I have always had a cat (or multiple!) and I have beloved family dog back home. Right now, I am looking for one time pet sitting jobs. My general availability for pet sitting is Tuesdays after 1pm, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Audrey can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Coy S.
Brighton, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello!
I absolutely love animals and have lived with dogs all of my life.
Being away from my pooches is hard, and so giving my love and care to your animal(s) would be my pleasure.
I dog sit for other families when at home in Seattle, and have experience with all sizes of animals.
Throughout my life I have had bunnies,...
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Melrose
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Melrose, MA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Melrose, MA will cost an average of $15.00 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 Melrose, MA?
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.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Melrose, MA?
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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Melrose, MA?
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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Melrose, MA?
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.