Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in Florence, MA
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Find pet care in Florence, MA that you’ll love
60 pet care are listed in Florence, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Florence, MA
5.0
(2)
I have been around animals my entire life. I have plenty of experience with your normal household of dogs and cats but also with farm animals and horses. Available for overnight pet sitting as well.
Paige can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Paige is the best! She is dependable, conscientious and the most wonderful person you would want to watch your pets and home! She always goes above and beyond your expectations when pet sitting!"
Christine A.
Maeve R.
Florence, MA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have dog sit, cat sit and dog walked for a few years. I love all pets and getting outside. I have a cat named Brady who I adore!
Maeve can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Anna G.
Florence, MA
$18-24/hr
As a cat owner and pet lover, I would be thrilled to take care of your furry best friend! I have cared for many pets during my time as a babysitter and nanny and love getting to know their fun personalities and favorite activities.
I have dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks and have been around animals my whole life. Happy to animal sit and help out!
Rozlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for quite a few people's animal's. The pets have been cats, dogs (Rottweiler, Labs, Pit bulls, mixed breeds most of whom are rescue animals), gecko, guinea pigs, iguana, rabbits, and fish. When I am caring for a dog, I love to go to the dog park, go for a long walk, have a doggie play date, go swimming, play fetch...
Brittany can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Brittany has watched our son weekly for the last year. She’s always thinking of fun things to do with him or places to take him to make their time together fun. She’s given us some great activity ideas while playing with our son and her experience with kids shines...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely.
I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...
Donna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at...
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5.0
(1)
Having many years experience in pet care over the years, it has brought me much joy! I have managed animal shelters, and helped with assisting vet techs as well as working with pet groomers. I have loved and cared for many dogs of my own in past years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming...
Carolyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Carolyn is absolutely great with animals. My 2 dogs and 2 kitties love her. We feel secure knowing that they are well cared for!"
Tiana M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amelia and I've been training and caring for dogs since I was 11 years old. I started out training service dogs before working with rescues. I now own a dog walking and training business called Pomeroy Pup Pack, which has enriched my dog experience with different sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments. From your...
Amelia can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, dog training, pet walking & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Amelia has done wonderful work with my puppy! He has learned so much on his midday training walks with her. She is warm, friendly, attentive to my pup's needs and mood, quick to send me updates, extremely responsive, and easy to communicate with. She also tells me...
Nicole S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently provide dog sitting in your home, which uncludes housesitting. I'm an experienced dog walked and sitter. I've walked and petsat different types of dogs, including golden retriver and vizsla. I've also provided petsitting for cats.
Giorgia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us pet care, household tasks, errands, organization, food prep, and anything I could think of that would help make our lives more manageable. She is efficient, extremely organized, and very smart and she is flexible and creative -...
Phoebe H.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am a former teacher from NYC living in Easthampton with 12 years of experience teaching children from Pre-K to 4th grade as well as a experience teaching and tutoring high school and college students. I have a Master's degree in Education from New York University and an MFA in Creative Writing. I love children and...
Amy can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"She was a LIFESAVER in NYC when I had to work. She would take my puppy out twice a day and send photos and feedback. She is a kind person who truly loves animals. "
Cator S.
Dana D.
Northampton, MA
$27-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I'm a recent graduate of UMass Amherst with a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary medicine. I have worked as a veterinary technician at a local vet clinic for 4 years. I have been pet sitting for 7+ years with many happy clients who can attest to my work. I have interned at a...
Dana can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We hired Dana to house sit for our dogs and cat for a week while we were at our wedding. Our dogs are nervous and can be particular about people, but they were at ease with Dana. She sent us reassuring texts and photos that let allowed us to stay focused on hosting...
Ryder H.
Rebecca P.
South Hadley, MA
$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part Time Care Giver Available. Snakes, Lizards And More!
5.0
(1)
I am such an animal lover! I have had a lot of pets in my life time. Lizards, snakes, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, frog, hermit crabs, hamsters just to start. My schedule is flexible being I have summers off and only work for a few hours during the school year in the cafe. I can do drop ins and walks as needed. I can't offer...
Rebecca can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
I've owned pets for my entire life; growing up and taking dogs for walks, feeding cats, and taking care of pets in my neighborhood when neighbors were gone on vacation!
Margaret can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Abby I've been doing pet sitting for a while now! I mainly do drop ins and overnights! I'd love to spend time with your furry friends! Message me for any more information you may want!
Abriell can also help with: Pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I'm a dog and cat lover with experience caring for both species. I have intensive training in dog behavior and training, and experience walking varied dogs at the Dakin Humane facility in Springfield.
Meg can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
I grew up living and working with animals of all kinds, so excellent pet care is second nature to me! I have ample experience working with both cats and dogs, and for the last two years I have worked at an up-scale dog daycare and boarding facility. I'm currently a grad student at UMass, so I will be scheduling walks around my...
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Experienced pet owner of dogs and cats, looking to help out with casual pet care and dog walking. I am a recent college graduate and professional nanny. Non-smoker, clean driving record and reliable transportation. I look forward to caring for your furry friends!
Fiora can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I can provide dog or cat sitting (cat sitting preferred) in your own home. I have taken care of animals since I was young, and am a current cat owner.
Caroline can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lucy D.
Granby, MA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have had dogs for my entire life growing up and have lived with cats throughout much of my adulthood as well! I am comfortable providing dog walking services, feedings, general care, and cat feeding/general care, and would love to spend time with your pets and care for them as I would my own. Spending time with animals is...
Lucy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Taylor P.
Easthampton, MA
$15-20/hr
I have 4 dogs myself, I have dog sat and cat sat many times before. I also have fish that I take care of at my own home. I love animals and I would love to care for yours!
Taylor can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Florence, MA
Paige H.
5.0
Paige is the best! She is dependable, conscientious and the most wonderful person you would want to watch your pets and home! She always goes above and beyond your expectations when pet sitting!
- Christine A.
Brittany M.
5.0
Brittany has watched our son weekly for the last year. She’s always thinking of fun things to do with him or places to take him to make their time together fun. She’s given us some great activity ideas while playing with our son and her experience with kids shines through. Bonus: our dog also loves...
- Care member
Donna W.
5.0
Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at peace
leaving Emmy in her care; she...
- Care member
Carolyn W.
5.0
Carolyn is absolutely great with animals. My 2 dogs and 2 kitties love her. We feel secure knowing that they are well cared for!
- Tiana M.
Amelia W.
5.0
Amelia has done wonderful work with my puppy! He has learned so much on his midday training walks with her. She is warm, friendly, attentive to my pup's needs and mood, quick to send me updates, extremely responsive, and easy to communicate with. She also tells me what training she's doing so I can...
- Nicole S.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Florence, MA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Florence, MA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $18.25 per hour as of April 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 Florence, MA?
There are 4 pet care providers in Florence, 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 Florence 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 Florence, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, MA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Florence, 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.