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Home pet sitting in Shirley, MA
Riley M.
Shirley, MA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi I'm Riley, I'm 22 years old! I used to care for a few pets for neighbors back home. I love animals and have no issues with walks, baths, or potty breaks. I also provide pet sitting and occasionally overnight services. I love pets of all sizes, ages, and breeds. I am not a professional trainer but I trained my last two pups...
Riley can also help with: Grooming, pet walking
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I have regulars that I PIG sit for an figured I would venture out ! I am a 50 yrs young I have plenty of experience with cats and dogs ! We have 3 cats and a dog at home. I also foster cats and kittens and look for there fur homes.
I am a clean...
Kim can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Amazing warm person, she pays attention and loves animals and listens to detail"
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Marie M.
Pepperell, MA
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Professional, patient, responsible and reliable. Former cat and current dog owner and sitter. Experience watching cats and dogs for over five years. Covid vaccinated. Please note: I do not board in my home. I'm happy to stay at your home while I watch your fur babies.
Marie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Marie cared for our shy 9-year old kitty the past 10 days. Marie came by to meet us, and by the time she left, Desi was entranced. While we were away, she took the time to cuddle and play with him; text updates and photos were a bonus! We will definitely call her...
Donna C.
Alaina B.
Fitchburg, MA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello everyone my name is Alaina and I am 18 years old! I have loved animals for as long as I can remember and had a childhood cat who recently passed away at 18 :( since then I have gotten a new cat and given her a loving home. I have also pet sit for one family. I would love to take care of your little furry friend.
Alaina can also help with: Pet sitting
Rowan B.
Lancaster, MA
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
I can provide cat/dog sitting in your own home. I can walk dogs, feed, etc.. I've been pet sitting since I was a pre-teen. I love dogs and cats!
Rowan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have over 20 years of animal care experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting in your home. I have cared for all types of animals whether they were my own, or for other people, or a job all my life. I have experience with Dogs, Cats, birds, some reptiles, fish, sugar gliders etc. I take my dogs for runs in the...
Heather can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Brittani D.
Pepperell, MA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your home. I am also available for dog walking. I have many years experience with dogs, cats, and farm animals. I have worked at a couple barns doing stalls and have also been pet sitting goats, horses and minis. I love animals of all sizes and ages. I can also bathe if necessary and perform light...
Brittani can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
I started off using in a pet care services to find pet sitting jobs, and have decided to add this service to my Care. com account. I provide pet sitting in your own home, and dog walks as needed. I have had dogs and cats my whole life, so I am very good with animals. I've had several clients from the pet care service and would...
Devon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Cynarra H.
Leominster, MA
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Child/senior care experience:
Part time working college radiology student who cares for her disabled mom. I have been caring for my mom since I was 14. I have aided in caring for my siblings growing up. I currently work per diem at an assisted living home as well. CPR and Homemaker Certified.
Pet sitting experience:
I have...
Deborah A.
Leominster, MA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Have Owned Dogs All Of My Life And Am Comfortable With Most Breeds
Am looking for recurring jobs requiring someone to come to your home to take care of your dog or dogs. Willing to administer medication, walk and feed your dog. Have owned dogs for many years and have trained at least 4 puppies. (Housebreaking, teach to sit, stay, etc.). I have a letter of recommendation from a lady, whose...
Deborah can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
I have 2 years experience in homes sitting for dogs and cats. I can help with Grooming and Pet Sitting. I am a 55-year-old woman with years of rescue experience and work with kittens. I reside in Leominster and I have references. Allow me a free meeting for you and your babies to get to know you. I am highly reliable and prompt....
Amy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Compassionate and thorough pet sitter, love, cats and dogs, comfortable with all breeds and sizes. Comfortable boarding or housesitting, as well as regular dog, walking and home visits while you are at work. Comfortable with reptiles, arachnids, and fish. If I have not listed your pet, feel free to message me.
Mary can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Mackenzie L.
Groton, MA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been house sitting and dog sitting for our family friends for years, one home having 2 dogs and the other having 1 dog and two cats. I have also house sat for a family with other animals such as lizards
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hailey R.
Leominster, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Very Outgoing Person Who Is Easy Going And Very Well With Animals
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have 2 pets at home, a dog and a cat. I understand animals very well, being I walk, feed and watch them every day.
Hailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have two years of professional animal care in both a facility and client's homes. I am comfortable with all ages; I've worked with puppies learning the basics and older dogs in their golden years. I am also comfortable with most breeds and sizes; inquires please message!
I have a part time job, and am home most of the time...
Audrey can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Have 20+ years of experience with cats, dogs, birds, housesitting, and maintenance. Housesitting and pet sitting, walking, feeding, overnight sitting, ETC.
Even open to any other services that you may need in your home. Also detail inside and outside of cars.
Jeffrey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"He is great with kids & animals. Creative & responsible. "
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Kathryn B.
Hudson, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide pet sitting for dogs and cats. I have 7+ years experience taking care of pets, as both a stop-in and as a live-in sitter. I have also been in charge of taking care of the house, retrieving mail, and watering plants. I love all cats and dogs, and I'm open to taking care of other pets, but cats and dogs are where my...
Kathryn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Katie was super professional and wonderful with our two dogs. It's a great feeling to go away and know your animals and home are in good hands. We would definitely hire Katie again."
Marjorie L.
5.0
(25)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Callie. Animals are my life! I have always had animals growing up as a child. Dog, cat, bird, fish, iguanas, guinea pig, and a rat just to name a few. In high school I took animal care classes. Cleaning out donkey stalls and grooming are just two things to name of what we did in the classes. I have been in the...
Callie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I was very happy with Callie’s services. I needed someone dependable to stay at my house for a few days while I attended a wedding. I never go anywhere because I have four dogs and love to be home with them. I had Callie come for a meet and greet beforehand to make...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with a variety of animals, ranging from your domestic house pets to larger animals such as, horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, pigs, etc. I have been caring for these animals for over 15 years. I provide services such as, dog walking, pet sitting (in your home), pet waste clean-up and basic dog obedience. I...
Charissa can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Charissa is a kind and compassionate woman who has brought goodness to my elderly aunt. She has stepped in and helped with household chores, pet care, running errands, and has been a loving presence in my aunt’s life. We have appreciated her attention to detail,...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Have worked in the corporate call center world for 23 years as a senior manager. I retired in 2017 and started a small pet care business called Paws and Affect. I have nine regular daily clients along with 5 additional clients who utilize my services for vacations and weekend get-a-away. Have loved animals all my life and have...
Michael can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We started working with Michael back in 2023, and are so happy to have found him. Our dog loves staying with Michael, and is always well taken care of. Michael will send pictures while we are traveling which is always great. Michael is our go to for our pup!!"
Mary B.
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Shirley, MA
Kim L.
5.0
Kim did a great job taking care of our pets and home while we were away! Everything was in great shape upon return and our pups had a blast.
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Marie M.
5.0
Marie cared for our shy 9-year old kitty the past 10 days. Marie came by to meet us, and by the time she left, Desi was entranced. While we were away, she took the time to cuddle and play with him; text updates and photos were a bonus! We will definitely call her next time we travel. Marie is truly...
- Donna C.
Jeffrey M.
5.0
He is great with kids & animals. Creative & responsible.
- Care member
Kathryn B.
5.0
Katie was super professional and wonderful with our two dogs. It's a great feeling to go away and know your animals and home are in good hands. We would definitely hire Katie again.
- Marjorie L.
Callie B.
5.0
Callie was really great with our cats while we were away. She was super diligent about their litter boxes and food and water, even taking pictures that she then sent to us. She even cleaned the floor once, even though we had never asked her to!
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Shirley
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Shirley, MA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Shirley, MA will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of September 2024. 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 Shirley, MA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Shirley, 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 1 in home pet sitters in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
In home pet sitters in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Shirley, 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.