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60 pet care are listed in Ellicott City, MD
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Ellicott City, MD
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved pets, from birds to snakes. Ever since I was young my mom told me having a pet was a great responsibility, and it was. I had several dogs, cats, birds and I was responsible for their food, water and their potty time. I would pet-sit on weekdays and weekends. The cat's name was Tony and the dog's name was...
Jeasennette can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Jeasennette was very professional and did a great job taking care of my cat for a week. I would definitely work with Jeasennette again!"
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Constance H.
Jessup, MD
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet-sitter Available Full-Time And Senior Caregiver
4.5
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of many different types of animals in all shapes, sizes and breeds. I am also an animal advocate who has provided for many homeless and abandoned animals giving them the care and attention they most rightly deserve. Today I sign many petitions on their behalf and support laws which will benefit them the most. I...
Constance can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"I hired CC to watch my two dogs for 5 days while I was on vacation, and she was awesome! She did a meet and greet with me and my dogs beforehand and she was extremely thorough which made me feel very confident about hiring her. She also sent me a couple of...
Ariel M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Michelle. I have 3 cats Sam, Benson and Maggie and 1 dog Emmy. My kitty Maggie is on 2x day thyroid medication. I understand the struggle of needing a reliable pet sitter. I'm excited to offer my love and experience with your fur babies. I am very trustworthy, dependable and honest.
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Michelle is awesome and the only trusted person we would leave our elderly dog and two cats in the care of. They love her (I think more than they love us). Never did I worry about if they were taken care of. She even goes out of her way to spend extra time with...
Allison F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have a dog of my own. I am very active with my animals, I pay them lots of attention. I love to take them for walks and play with them! I have been dog sitting for the past 3 years.
Liat can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home. My whole life I have grown up with dogs and cats, so I know how much an animal can mean to you and your family.
Giana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Giana took great care of our bearded dragon and we have sought her out for care multiple times. She is reliable, sweet, and kept things nice and tidy for our pet. It's difficult to express the peace of mind we felt having Giana as our sitter. Definitely recommend!"
Sandy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will provide pet sitting in your own home and I will walk your pets whenever needed. I love all types of pets, on my own I have had three tanks of fish, three dogs, two cats, two hamsters, and two turtles... and that was all at the same time! I am dependable, responsible, and will treat your pets as my own.
Amaya can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
4.5
(2)
I have been fostering and opening my arms to cats, dogs, and birds for almost three years now. Both of the animals I have now are rescues. :)
Emily Gallagher can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
4.0
"I found Emily to be very conscientious and consistent. She was very careful about understanding my needs and fulfilling them.
She was always very punctual and helped me when I was not ready at times (bringing things to the car, putting things away, etc).
I...
Megan R.
Amy E.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I'm available to dog sit at your home and/or dog walk or care for your cat or small animal. I'm very flexible, reliable, and most of all caring. Thank you for considering contacting me.
Amy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Amy was quick to respond to my request for an initial interview and a one time visit with my Cat Nubs. The interview was smooth, she took notes, and she was familiar with my security alarm which was a huge plus. She came in, fed and cleaned up her litter box. I...
Sandy E.
5.0
(1)
I grew up with dogs and cats. I cared for neighbors' pets as needed. This past summer, I walked dogs and cared for cats. I have cared for large and small breed dogs, and senior pets. I can help with pet sitting, dog walking and transportation. I am also available to stay overnight if needed.
Suzanne can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Suzanne has taken care of our cats, plants and house for many years when we are out of town. She would sit with our cats and send us pictures and give us updates on what and how they were doing. One of our cats was not people friendly and Suzanne took her time to...
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5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have done overnight pet watching for multiple breeds, I can handle any size dog and I follow the rules set in place so the dog/cat/etc doesnt learn bad habits.
Natalia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Natalia did a really great job pet/house sitting for us for 8 days. She did exactly what we agreed upon. She went above and beyond and kept us informed the entire time. Our house was exactly as we left it when we returned (dishes/laundry). And most importantly our...
Suzanne C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring, loving compassionate pet caregiver. Loves dogs and cats. Seeking to provide pet service to loving cats and dogs.
Sonia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Sonia is amazing. She was a consistent and speedy communicator. When she came over to our house for the walk-through I found her to be warm, respectful, and enthusiastic. I felt very comfortable with her in our home while we were away. She sent us texts each visit...
Dana C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide cat sitting in your home! I currently have two cats of my own, and have fostered six cats during my time completing my undergraduate degree. I love working with animals and would love to spend time not only completing the cats' basic needs but also playing with them and engaging with them while you're away!
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Jaylyn W.
Baltimore, MD
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a true love for animals, I own 4 myself and would love to meet your furry/scaled friends! I have 1 year of paid experience and a lifetime more as I grew up with many animals
Jaylyn can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Jaylyn was a wonder sitter for our dog! She was communicative with us the entire visit and patient with our dogs needs. I would highly recommend her! "
Ve'amber M.
Mutiat J.
Elkridge, MD
$15-27/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Nikki. I'm 20 years old. I love animals and I've had multiple experiences in watching and caring for pets. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank You!
Mutiat can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Mutiat to be on call for my son and for pet care, two separate occasions. She truly is a gem! I didn't need to remind her about the pet care and when she was on call for my son she checked on him before I even had to ask. She takes her job seriously and I...
Trecie S.
Melanie C.
Catonsville, MD
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Melanie! I'm a huge animal lover! I previously worked at an animal hospital and before that, I worked for a large chunk of time. I have pet sat many times before and always enjoy a new pet being added to my list! I'm willing to dog walk, dog sit, cat sit, just about anything of the sorts. I have animals of my own and...
Melanie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Melanie is a great dog walker and sitter for my lab! she is always on time and is sure to give Rocco a lot of attention and love with a lot of play time!"
Natalie J. S.
4.0
(2)
Thank you for taking the time to read about my services that I cannot only offer to you, but your loving companion as well!
I have always been an avid animal lover. I have owned guinea pigs, hamsters, dogs, cats, frogs, turtles, toads and rabbits. As a child, I wanted to become a veterinarian, so my father purchased me...
Talia can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Janie. I am a college student and working part time. I have a certificate in Early Childhood and development education. Plus the 90 hours working with kids and I do have my CPR certification. I love working with kids, teens, and young adults.
On Sundays I help with the children at church.
I love to help any way...
Janina can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"She was very punctual. She is very easy going, flexible. She was open-minded. Will definitely use her again!"
Allison O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Mia, I'm 21 years old and have many years of experience with both cats and dogs! I currently own a cat named Twix and previously had 2 dogs.
Mia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Mia helped care for our two puppies and was an absolute dream to work with! She is great with communication and time management, kind, patient, reliable, and most importantly -trustworthy. She helped us during unexpected pet emergencies, going above and beyond her...
Meagan B.
5.0
(1)
Owner or knowledge of Labrador Retrievers, chickens, ducks, parakeets, finches, hermit crabs; part time and periodical caregiver of family, friends and neighbors' dogs and cats (vacation).
Comfortable with dog walking/play, feeding, bathing, light grooming, yard pet waste clean-up, cat litter box clean-up. Can transport your...
Kelly can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Friendly and respectful. Offers to do what I need to have done around the house while I've been recovering from surgery."
Dana G.
5.0
(2)
My personality as vibrant, creative and genuine
I love pets because it's a joy to watch their personalities . I truly enjoy catering to them and their needs. It's their world and I'm just living in it!
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be able to make extra money now and possibly be my income in the summer . I work as a...
5.0
"I loved that she was kind and attentive. She really has a lot of knowledge about animals. She has given me advice on the best foods for my dogs and the type of materials I should stay away from when purchasing toys. Also I didn’t know they my pet was about to start...
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Ellicott City, MD
Jeasennette V.
5.0
Jeasennette was very professional and did a great job taking care of my cat for a week. I would definitely work with Jeasennette again!
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Constance H.
5.0
Constance is a pleasure to work with and most importantly my 3 month old puppy (Potter) appears to like her as well. Constance feeds and walks my puppy during mid-day 3X a week and she also just did a weekend overnight stay for us. This worked out great and my puppy and property appeared well took...
- Diana L.
Michelle P.
5.0
Michelle is awesome and the only trusted person we would leave our elderly dog and two cats in the care of. They love her (I think more than they love us). Never did I worry about if they were taken care of. She even goes out of her way to spend extra time with them. You can't go wrong with...
- Allison F.
Giana F.
5.0
Giana took great care of our bearded dragon and we have sought her out for care multiple times. She is reliable, sweet, and kept things nice and tidy for our pet. It's difficult to express the peace of mind we felt having Giana as our sitter. Definitely recommend!
- Sandy S.
Emily Gallagher B.
4.0
I found Emily to be very conscientious and consistent. She was very careful about understanding my needs and fulfilling them.
She was always very punctual and helped me when I was not ready at times (bringing things to the car, putting things away, etc).
I think she would be a great Personal...
- Megan R.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Ellicott City, MD
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Ellicott City, MD?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $14.65 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Ellicott City, MD?
There are 40 pet care providers in Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City, MD?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD 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 Ellicott City, MD?
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 Ellicott City, MD, 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 Ellicott City, MD?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Ellicott City, MD, 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.
Ratings for Ellicott City, MD pet care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Care in Ellicott City, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed pet care.