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Experience caring for cats. I have two of my own and they are my favorite animal. I provide visits to feed, water, brush, clean litter boxes, administer meds, clean bowls, provide play/activity, etc.
Happy to also provide care of small animals such as fish, rabbits, rats/hamsters, etc with instruction.
Amanda can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Alyssa K.
Boylston, MA
$15-25/hr
I have 5+ years of experience caring for others' pets. I have a 4-year-old German Shepherd and have learned how to effectively train and care for large dogs.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking
Nancy V.
Boylston, MA
$25-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love pets and have had a dog my whole life. I currently have a cocker spaniel who I love. I have cared for other animals and give the kind of care I would want for my own pet. I am punctual and trustworthy.
Nancy can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Gillian P.
Boylston, MA
$15-20/hr
Hello! My name is Gillian, and I look forward to taking care of your furry companion! I am a huge animal lover who has taken care of numerous animals throughout my life, including pets that I have and family and friends' pets. I will go above and beyond with the care I provide for your pet, as I would expect the same with my...
Gillian can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I grew up with animals and have two fur babies of my own a dog and a cat. I love farm animals and am very comfortable tending to larger animals as well.
Trisha can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alicia I'm a very caring and responsible patient person I do have a Furry baby of my own his name is Cooper he is a white handsome beautiful boxer I Call him wiggle booty for short . I am looking to make a little extra money when I have some free time if you Need a little help with your furry baby walking training...
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Alicia is a very responsible and dependable person, and will help with whatever needs to be done. I appreciate her and her help very much!!!"
Emily T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Have worked in the corporate job. I retired in 2017 and started a small pet care business. 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 had a wide variety in my home (hamsters, birds, fish, cats and dogs.)...
Michael can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Michael has taken care of my dogs and cats in the past. He is extremely dependable and trustworthy. He is kind and caring and has great rapport with the animals. He adapts to their personalities and situations, uses his judgement but also does as asked. (sometimes...
Molly D.
Kathryn B.
Hudson, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 walking, pet sitting
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I'm available for your pet care needs. Some responsibilities I provide are boarding, sitting, walk, feeding, playing, and most importantly giving belly rubs. I have two rescues on my own. Two Vizsla mixes named Lily and Bruce! I look forward to hearing from you!
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Caitlin stayed with our two dachshunds for a quick two day get away. We had her meet them beforehand and were immediately comfortable, as were the dogs. She sent us pictures and video while we were gone and you could tell the dogs were happy. We would highly...
Diane M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Erin and I'm excited to meet your pets! I grew up around many rescue dogs, and have taken that experience into my work. I'm a cat lover as well, feel free to ask for a picture of my family's munchkin cat, Duncan! I am familiar with pets who need extra care due to traumatic pasts, separation anxiety,...
Erin can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Erin is super personable and very accommodating. Our pups were happy to spend time with her. We appreciate her willingness to help us!"
Catherine H.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am a nurse that is off for the summer and looking for some odd jobs. I am the previous owner of a beautiful Hound/Shepard named Sandy. She passed away in March. I am happy to come to your home and pet sit. I am only interested in short term sitting.
Thanks,
Diane
Diane can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always been an animal lover since an early age. I grew up with a lab/golden retriever. I've taken care of numerous amounts of dogs in the past. From a Newfoundland to a jack Russell terrier to a wheaten terrier to a small toy dog. Most of the dogs I'm around are hypoallergenic, as I have allergies and it makes the living...
Rachel can also help with: Grooming, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Rachel looked after our 7 month old pup while we were away on vacation for a week. She was an excellent communicator, always checking in and sending photos of our dog while we were away. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again."
Nicole E.
Sharoon M.
Holden, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Providing companionship and comfort for the pet is essential. I guarentee high attention to detail and patience when dealing with pets. In addition, I find importance in being able to meet the physical demands of the position, such as walking and lifting.
Sharoon can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Felicia L.
Marlborough, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Felicia.
I am a pet owner and all around animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, rodents and some reptiles.
I am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am the pet mom to a 6-year-old sphynx, whose name is Rowan. He's a big part of our family, and I understand...
Felicia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Great pet sitter! Would hire again!"
Juliet H.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher looking to earn some extra money over the summer. I have always been a pet owner and currently have an energetic 3. 5-year-old lab mix named Charlie. I have two young daughters who will most likely join me on my pet sitting adventures :)
Erika can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Erika took care of our cat while we were out of country. She is very reliable and our cat was really happy with her. Erika and her 2 daughters are a great company for pets and kids. We were very happy with Erika."
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Mandy T.
Worcester, MA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Mandy. I'm 33 and I have a love for animals. Have since I was little. I enjoy caring for them also.. And would treat them as my own. I have pets of my own too. My pup will be 16 this coming March. She's treated like family and a sibling by my kids. I'm reliable and trust worthy. I hope to hear from you
With...
Mandy can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional and passionate pet sitter and dog walker with 10 years of experience! I love all animals and I am hoping to find one or two new clients to fill up my openings as well as find potential clients for future pet sitting visits!
Ashley can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"She is always on time, great personality and she loves to work with animals "
Terrence N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love animals and have had cats and dogs all of my life. I currently have a 2-year-old, 4-year-old and 5-year-old cat of my own. We have two adult children and they laugh when we call them our kids! I currently take care of 2 dogs for 2 different families. One dog I took care of since he was a puppy and he is now two. He always...
Frank can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine
Ariana S.
Shrewsbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I can pet sit, ( stay over night or check on them daily) I live with 2 dogs and 4 cats and I'm a big animal lover!
Ariana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a hardworking, reliable college student with a passion for animals. I have 2 years of paid experience, but many more years of experience un-paid. I grew up doing animal transports with my mother to save them from high kill shelters, and have always had animals growing up.
Madi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Madi did an amazing job caring for my flock of chickens for three weeks while I was out of state. She kept the coop tidy, and fed/ watered the hens and roosters. Madi was even able to help water the garden during her visits. She was awesome to work with for...
Casey Z.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Boylston, MA
Alicia D.
5.0
Alicia is a very responsible and dependable person, and will help with whatever needs to be done. I appreciate her and her help very much!!!
- Emily T.
Michael T.
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.
Kathryn B.
5.0
She is very dependable, shows up on time and the amount of times she needs to (usually twice a day to feed the cats) while doing everything on the to-do list. My cats love her!
- Jessica P.
Caitlin F.
5.0
Caitlin stayed with our two dachshunds for a quick two day get away. We had her meet them beforehand and were immediately comfortable, as were the dogs. She sent us pictures and video while we were gone and you could tell the dogs were happy. We would highly recommend her and will definitely see if...
- Diane M.
Erin L.
5.0
Erin was an absolute life saver! She took care of my two corgis while I was out of town for a week and a half. She was extremely communicative, attentive, and caring to my corgis. She stayed overnight, fed them twice a day, and gave them all of the love and attention for us while we were gone. Not...
- Kyle W.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Boylston, MA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Boylston, MA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of January 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Boylston, MA?
There are 5 pet care providers in Boylston, MA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Boylston or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Boylston, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Boylston, MA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Boylston, MA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Boylston, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Boylston, MA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Boylston, MA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Boylston, MA?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Boylston, MA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Boylston, MA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Boylston, MA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.