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60 pet care are listed in Cortland, NY

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby pet care is 5 years

Pet care in Cortland, NY

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Jane P.


Dryden, NY

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello, I'm Jane! I'm a patient, kind & compassionate mother to not only my five children but my 3 dogs, 3 cats, 6 chickens and 1 duck! I love all animals and have had pets all my life. I currently work as a nurse part-time and looking to be the help another family needs while they have to be away from their fur (feathered,...
Jane can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Casey T.


Dryden, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I would love to watch your pets for the day, weekend, or week! I will spoil them with long walks, playful fun, and snuggles. :)
Casey can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding
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Kaitlyn A.


Dryden, NY

$13-19/hr5 yrs exp

Sit And Stay A While With Me And Your Furry Friends!

Hello, my 2 favorite things on earth is animals and kids! They are where we see the happiness and the good in the world. I've had animals my whole life and not just cats and dogs. I grew up on a horse farm and work on a Dairy Farm to help the animals when needed. I've had anywhere from hamsters, to lizards, to birds, horses and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
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Sarah P.


Dryden, NY

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Sarah Paul/Animal Lover

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, fun, and down to earth. I like working with animals because I find my time with them to be therapeutic. I have several animals of my own and have experience caring for a variety of domestic animals including, but not limited to; reptiles, cats, & dogs. I'm looking for a job that...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, daily feeding
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John A.


Ithaca, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Pet-care Provider

4.9

(20)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a kid I grew up with many pets and I have been caring for other peoples' pets for over 10 years in the Ithaca area. I'm available on a regular basis, if you only need someone infrequently, or even one-time. I also can provide Pet Transportation and accompanying your pet to the vet. Or even take your dog to the dog park! I...
John can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"We love John! He is such a great friend to my dog. He is a great communicator. John is hired to walk my dog but he brings more to the table than that. He really cares about her and will treat her like his own. Exactly what we need. "

Carla M.

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Bailey W.


Ithaca, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Pet And Livestock Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I promise to treat your pet like they're my own. I have 10+ years of personal and paid experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry, horses, pigs, and other livestock and exotic animals! I grew up with pets and livestock during my 10 years in 4-H. I've administered medications, worked with elderly/special needs pets, and...
Bailey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Bailey took great care of our senior dogs, cats, and flock of chickens, as well as our home while we were away. They required extra care with medications, feeding, and blindness, and Bailey managed it all, as well as being very thoughtful, kind, and communicative. "

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Ash G.


Ithaca, NY

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

Fear Free Certified, Supportive, Compassionate Experienced Animal Caregiver With Degree In Vet-Tech

I went to school for Veterinary Technology and Biology. I currently have worked at a vet clinic in Ithaca, I have 8 wonderful furbabies of my own. I have 3 adult huskies and 5 felines (4 dsh and 1 persian). I am also AED/CPR and First aid certified. I will treat your pet as if they're my own. I look forward to speaking with you...
Ash can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding & more
5.0
"Ash is great. She is reliable, always confirms the dates we hire her for, and she does a really nice job caring for our pets while we are away (we have two guinea pigs). I appreciate that Ash sends a text with a photo the “piggies” while we’re away, too. It’s a...

Alayne P.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a trustworthy caretaker who you can depend on making sure your pets needs are met! I have 1 cat and 2 dogs(Coonhound/Alaskan Malamute) who are very well taken care of and a bit spoiled. I love animals and enjoy to care for them!
Keiley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Molly S.


Ithaca, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun-Loving And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I provide baby sitting and child care in your home. I have a few years of experience with young children. I love puzzles, board games, reading, and spending time outdoors. I am comfortable being responsible for light housework, transportation, and light pet care. I also provide dog and cat sitting in your home. I have a few...
5.0
"Molly did a wonderful job caring for my cats while I was away. She was responsible, communicative and proactive, and I could tell she gave the cats lots of love. Highly recommend!"

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Lois N.


Apulia Station, NY

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very caring and compassionate person. I am very dependable and trust worthy as well. Very upbeat personality. I love meeting new people, learning about their life's events and I'm very patient. I truely love animals as well and I have always had animals that I consider to be part of my family. Each one gets individual...
Lois can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Amber E.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Caregiver Available Weekdays After 4PM And Most Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet sitting in your home! I've been around many different animals my whole life. I'm most comfortable pet sitting for dogs and cats. Would love to bring them on walks and play!
Amber can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Amber pet-sat for our 2 cats while we were out of town. She was responsive, dependable and friendly. Loved working with her and would definitely hire again!"

Katherine S.

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Jolene H.


Freeville, NY

$13-50/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a huge animal lover. Grew up with all types of animals, actually prefer animals to humans sometimes, lol. I have a dog, a cat, a bearded dragon and fish. I will care for your pet as my own
Jolene can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She is excellent. She has taken care of our dog for few years. She dependable and always willing to help. She is friendly, takes an interest in our dog and his needs and best yet our dog likes her. She is one of the best. "

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Madison R.


Ithaca, NY

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Ultimate Pet Lover

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for pets since I was a very young child. I grew up always having dogs and cats and other various pets like pigs and bunnies. I ran my own petsitting business caused Wags and Whiskers for years and also have been riding horses for 16 years so I am experienced with larger animals as well. I am currently a...
5.0
"Madison took excellent care of our children! She was professional, reliable and easy to communicate with. We would love to work with her again!"

Caleb B.

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Audrey G.


Ithaca, NY

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Lover Looking For Part-time Morning Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a love for animals, especially dogs. I've grown up with dogs in my house my whole life and have experience with larger breeds. I previously was a sitter for a rotweiler mix. (My family currently has a hyper 90 pound pitbull mix) I can walk, feed, and play with your furry friends! I currently work as a doggy daycare...
Audrey can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Audrey gave our exuberant young dog GREAT care while we were away. Audrey communicates very well, is punctual, and reliable. We would definitely hire her again."

Rebecca T.

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Kim K.


Ithaca, NY

$5-10/hr

House Calls for Pet Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Life-long animal lover with own reliable transportation will come to your home to care for your pets. I will walk, play, and cuddle to keep your pet happy in addition to tending to basic needs. I will bring in mail, water garden and houseplants, etc. while you are away. References available.
Kim can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
5.0
"Kim has been wonderful past year with our two-year-old daughter, who we had to take out of daycare when the pandemic started. She has been incredibly reliable, communicative, and thoughtful and is always putting our daughter first. Since she started with us nearly...

Jenny S.

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Juliane S.


Ithaca, NY

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Pet Sitter With A Love For Birds, Cats, And Dogs!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I go above and beyond my clients' expectations of care for their animals. Both one-time and long-term pet sitting services are available for birds, cats, and/or dogs. I bring professionalism and trustworthiness to every encounter with clients. While in college, a professor once remarked, "Juliane, if I can't trust you, who can I...
Juliane can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Juliane is an amazing pet sitter. I hired her for the whole month in Nov 2022. While I was away, she took care of all my 4 parrots like one of her own. She spent time with them, trained them, talked to them just like me. She also sent me pictures of my pets being...

Manasi G.

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Janice S.


Freeville, NY

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover Available To Take Care Of Your Pet

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love dogs and can't have one; alas, my husband is not a dog person. If I want a canine companion on a run or walk I will therefore happily borrow your pup. I am my friends' go-to pet-sitter . I love all things furry and feathered! Reach out if you'd like someone to exercise your dog, change your litter box, or give your...
Janice can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Jen is smart, responsible and has excellent judgment. I have been very fortunate to trust my pets care to her!"

Charlene Y.

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Leigh K.


Ithaca, NY

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitting

I provide dog and pet 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. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Leigh can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I occasionally care for dogs and cats and truly love the experience. I have done this for a few years and have loved it ever since I began.
Caelee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Bethany D.


Tully, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Sitter!

I have experience taking care of dogs, cats and smaller pets. I do dog walks, I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own! Making sure the pet is safe, cared for, and loved. I understand the importance of compassion, safety, dedication, and attention that I will be...
Bethany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Cortland, NY

John A.

5.0

John has been fantastic. Flexible, detail oriented, dependable, follows instructions accurately, and even handles extra requests like last minute changes on my part, bringing in the mail, and even cleaning up when the cat makes a mess. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Bailey W.

5.0

Bailey took great care of our senior dogs, cats, and flock of chickens, as well as our home while we were away. They required extra care with medications, feeding, and blindness, and Bailey managed it all, as well as being very thoughtful, kind, and communicative.

- Care member

Ash G.

5.0

Ash is great. She is reliable, always confirms the dates we hire her for, and she does a really nice job caring for our pets while we are away (we have two guinea pigs). I appreciate that Ash sends a text with a photo the “piggies” while we’re away, too. It’s a nice touch that shows she cares. We’ve...

- Alayne P.

Molly S.

5.0

Molly did a wonderful job caring for my cats while I was away. She was responsible, communicative and proactive, and I could tell she gave the cats lots of love. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Amber E.

5.0

Amber pet-sat for our 2 cats while we were out of town. She was responsive, dependable and friendly. Loved working with her and would definitely hire again!

- Katherine S.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Pet Care in Cortland, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed pet care.