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Find home pet sitting in Washington, DC that you’ll love
68 home pet sitting are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
What others are saying about home pet sitting in Washington, DC
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…
Review for Veronica C. by Care member
fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!
Review for Ansley J. by Caroline S.
Great pet sitter, very friendly.
Review for Chanelle L. by Care member
Home pet sitting in Washington, DC
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Veronica can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding & more
5.0
"We’ve loved having Veronica care for our kids. She’s taken them to the park and read to them, and has shown true care for the whole family. "
Care member
Ansley J.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Ansley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"
Caroline S.
5.0
(1)
I can provide care for your pets in your home, or I can do drop in visits or a quick check in! I'm originally from Indiana where I volunteered frequently at the Lake County Animal Control Shelter in high school for about 2 years; until I left for college. I currently attend Howard University as a junior computer science major. I...
Chanelle can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Great pet sitter, very friendly."
Care member
5.0
(5)
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...
5.0
"Emma stayed in my home many times, taking care of my two dogs; one was elderly (and had to be pilled), the other is very rambunctious. Emma handled the two personalities gently but with confidence. On one occasion when I was away, she called, just to let me know...
Jenifer F.
Beverly H.
Washington, DC
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Pet And House Sitter, Life-long Animal Lover
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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!
Beverly can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Mia S.
Washington, DC
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have a dog and rabbit and live a very active lifestyle. Love pets and would love to care for your fur baby. I am the go-to pet sitter in my friend group and want to monetize my passion. Just let me know the ground rules and I'm happy to jump in! Ok to board but please know I have a very cuddly mini-schnauzer at home.
Mia can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Mia is very communicative and accommodating! Everything went smoothly."
Lubaba H.
5.0
(1)
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...
Vernae can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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 night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine....
Ashley M.
Shannon E.
Washington, DC
$30-125/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Shannon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am a sophomore at American University and I'm hoping to bring my car down here after Thanksgiving break! I have three dogs at home and I would like to work with dogs because I miss my own so much!
Maya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I've had animals all my life, including cats, dogs, and fish. I currently have a 3-year-old German Shepard at home and was very involved in her training as a puppy, so I'm familiar with various animal-interaction methods. I am available for walking animals or animal-sitting in case of a vacation, etc.
Lydia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
My name is May. I grew up in Severna park and currently attend Virginia Tech. I am a Junior studying Psychology and medicine. I have previously used the care. com app for babysitting but have recently decided to add pet sitting and house sitting while I am home for winter break 2019. I have a chihuahua of my own and absolutely...
Olivia W.
Washington, DC
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I can provide pet sitting in your own home, and I have good quality experience doing this. I previously fostered cats and dogs before I left for college, and I live with pets currently. I love animals of all sizes and am passionate to provide them with good care.
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
Emily G.
Washington, DC
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily and I am currently a student at Smith College! I provide pet sitting in your own home, will take them out for walks, and keep them active! I love cats and dogs of all ages, I have two cats and one dog of my own back home. I have great pet sitting references as well!
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Abigail C.
Washington, DC
$25-35/hr
Hello! My name is Abigail, I am a middle school teacher based in the DC-metro area. I am also a dog lover! I grew up with dogs in my family home, and am comfortable with small, and medium sized dogs (no bigger than a full-grown Labrador please!). I am comfortable handling 2 dogs at a time, and am comfortable with most breeds (no...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have taken great care for, walked, fed, bathed, and played with dogs and cats for friends, family and coworkers for years. I used to have my own two family Miniature Schnauzer dogs. Currently living with two young professional roommates and we foster kittens at our row home from time to time! I have pet-sat for a few hours,...
Shaanti can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have a dog at home and my friends letting me take care of their dog for 2 weeks. I do long walks 2-3 min with my pet .
Kirtley can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Hello pet lovers! My name is Nyla . and I'm a rising sophomore at Howard University, looking to stay active help care for your pet while home for the summer!
What sets me apart from other sitters and walkers is that I never get tired, l used to be a year round softball athlete who loves to stay busy and active and i'm sure your...
Nyla can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
Hi! My name is Kamali and I am a sophomore at George Washington University studying journalism and French. I am originally from Massachusetts, where I was the designated babysitter, pet sitter, and house sitter of my neighborhood. I am a musician and lifelong lover of the arts, as well as an avid reader and writer. I have an...
Kamali can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Pet sitting was the first job I ever had over 12 years ago and I have done it consistently since! I've worked both in home settings and formally with my local animal shelter, meaning I have training + knowledge of how to care for/ handle animals of different types and sizes. While the majority of my experience is with dogs and...
Dalvida can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Experience sitting small and medium size pets. I can provide sitting in your own home or pick up for walks.
Antonio can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Washington
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Washington, DC?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Washington, DC will cost an average of $18.87 per hour as of May 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 Washington, DC?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Washington, DC 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 68 in home pet sitters in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC?
In home pet sitters in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Washington, DC, 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 Washington, DC?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Washington, DC. 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.
Ratings for Washington, DC home pet sitting listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Pet Sitting in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 68 listed home pet sitting.