Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Washington, DC
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Find home pet sitting in Washington, DC that you’ll love
67 home pet sitting are listed in Washington, DC
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
Home pet sitting in Washington, DC
Jena T.
Washington, DC
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Companion For Your Furry Friends! Fun, And Outgoing! How May I Be Of Service?
Nurturing, Compassionate, and a Great companion for your furry friends! College graduate and over 10+ year experience
Two main component that all dogs need is: affection and compassion. Love, Cuddles, and Treats are what makes any dog smile! Treating your dog as if it is your own child bring protection to you and myself. I...
Jena can also help with: Pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking
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 sitting, pet walking
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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Marta M.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home.
Anything after 9 a.m. before 3 p.m. and after 6 p.m.
I live with a dog in the house - German Shepherds.
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A lot of my previous childcare expierence had been working at various (mostly centered around arts and humanities) camps as a counselor and educator in both high school and college. The age group I worked most with is 5-12 but also have some expierence caring for toddlers. I do also have tutoring expierence in mostly English and...
Cierra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I have experience with different pets, especially with dogs.
Lisa can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting, or care-taking for other small animals, in your own home! I primarily have experience with dogs, as I grew up with Rottweilers as our family pets! I personally own a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd as well, and love working with dogs of all sizes. I also have experience with small birds, hamsters, guinea...
Savannah can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I am an experienced pet sitter. I have been caring for my own and other people's pets for the last 10 years. I have experience with many different animals but primarily dogs and acts.
Hi I am Alannah, a dedicated pet sitter who has grown up surrounded by animals. I have ample experience caring for my neighbors' dogs and cats while they're away, and am well-versed in providing attentive and loving pet care. I have my own car, making it convenient to come to your home and ensure your furry friends are well...
Alannah can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
Deshawn N.
Washington, DC
$18-22/hr
Are you trying to find a trustworthy and caring dog walker or pet caretaker? There's nowhere else to look! I have years of expertise taking care of all kinds of pets because I am an avid animal lover. I can offer your pet furry, feathered, or scaly; attentive, individualized care, ranging from dogs and cats to birds and...
Deshawn can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced college student with great references and 5+ years of experience. I love pets of all sizes and ages and even have my own little shih tzu!
Alexandria can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Erin O.
Washington, DC
$30-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience sitting for cats and dogs. For cats, I have experience with caring for them in their own home, feeding, changing litter, and playing. For dogs, I have experience with feeding, walking, and playing. Happy to watch them in their own home or take them out for walks or to dog parks.
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide pet sitting services in your own home. I am currently a cat mommy to 2 cats. I'm an experienced pet sitter with 10+ years of experience and former Humane Society foster parent. I can also administer medications.
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I have tons of experience with animals. I grew up always having at least 10 animals in my house at all times. I currently have 5 cats, 3 dogs, and foster puppies and kittens! I am a huge animal lover and do occasional pet sitting in my hometown.
Olivia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
I love pets specially dogs and cats, I use to sitting pets at home or boarding, I can walk them and they will be really safe with me, I have references of my job :)
Laura can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Kendra M.
Washington, DC
$18-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide dog/cat/animal sitting in your own home. I have my own kitties, and part-time experience animal sitting. I love dogs and cats of all ages and sizes!
Kendra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Olivia R.
Washington, DC
$16-21/hr
I have grown up with dogs my whole life and absolutely love taking care of pets. I'm happy to walk, pet sit in the owners home, or pet sit in my home. I'm a graduate student so my schedule is rather flexible and I have a car.
Olivia can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I can provide both dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have 2 dogs back home and I am very comfortable around all animals. I love hanging with animals and would provide great care for your pet.
Abby can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog walker with great references and 3+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
Lucy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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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 $18.36 per hour as of February 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 67 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 14 reviews of the 67 listed home pet sitting.