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5.0
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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: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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
(1)
One spot available with a total of four dogs, for a well socialized, small to mid sized dog. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 5. 5 hours a day. Pick up, and drop off included, with an approximate 1 to 2 hour, midday, off leash hike included.
Must be off leash ready.
Further separate, potential services include: Domestic &...
Marilyn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training & more
5.0
"Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8...
Kim J.
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: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jen and I'm a mom of 4! I have 2 beagles(Sassy, Piper) 4 cats(Oreo, Max, Elsa and Oliver) 1 bird(Corky) 2 guinea pigs(Cocoa and Rosie) and 3 hermit crabs(Hermie, Brewster, and Caillou)!!! I have lots of pet experience from walking, cleaning, and feeding! I would love to be trusted with your fur babies! I can check on...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Jen cared for our three cats while we were away for a week, visiting our home three times a day to feed and provide clean water for the cats, as well as chance the litter. She stayed in touch with us the whole time via text once a day, and got to know the unique...
Allison H.
Hannah B.
Springfield, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been living with animals sense I was a baby. I started to take care of them at the age of 7. I have a little zoo at my house with 3 cats, 1 bird, 3 guinea pigs, 3 dogs and a bearded dragon (and some hermit crabs). I do have a general knowledge of how to take care of all these animals however I do have a experience the...
Hannah can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"She's very dependable and cares a lot for a pet's well-being. You can tell she takes her job very seriously, and enjoys it too. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a pet-sitter."
Cass K.
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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"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.
Kathleen P.
Springfield, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with my dogs, I have two Shelties , a pom, Yorkie, a Chihuahua and a chi mix. I show them in agility, obedience, and rally and the past couple of years we have been doing nose work. 2 cats also live with us and a cocktail. And I feed my dogs real Food like chicken and green beans. I also had horses, I still love...
Kathleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, boarding
I've been taking care of my friends' pets when they are away and I own a dog. I love pets and grew up with multiple pets and animals.
Emilie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello, I m an animal lover for sure! I have owned dogs and cats all of my life. I will provide loving, personal care to your pet, with tons of attention and cuddling. Please reach out to me.
Janet can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Angelica M.
Northampton, MA
$19-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Angelica and I have many years of experience with caring for animals. Being the granddaughter of a veterinarian, my memories of learning to do this spans back literally as far as I can remember. I have experience with dogs, cats, and most every farm animal you can think of. I now have a mini...
Angelica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
Hi! I worked in a pet supply store for two years. My own pet is a stunning, hilarious rabbit named Bombee. I love the neighborhood cats and dogs. I love walking dogs. I am not particularly strict though. I'm more of a pal than a trainer. I am mostly interested in Easthampton jobs.
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of caring for animals including Dogs, Cats, Small Animals, Birds and Reptiles. When I was 14 I got my first pet sitting job and have cared for many animals over the years since then. I have also worked as a seasonal animal care specialist at an...
Stephanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I provide pet care in your own home. I have experience providing pet care for three families outside of my own (for cats and dogs) and also have my own pets (rabbit, guinea pigs, hamster, and a cat). I cannot house cats or dogs due to limitations set by my lease.
Meghan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Cassidy G.
Springfield, MA
$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience with dog sitting through the app rover where you get paid to walk, board, house sit, do drop in visits, or run a doggy day care. I house sat for a family, and watched there two dogs while they left on vacation for about a week. I stayed in a guest room at the families house and took daily walks with the dogs,...
Cassidy can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hello! I'm Alicia and I've loved animals since I was a little girl, especially wolves and dogs. My first summer job was at kennel when I was 16, caring for mostly dogs and a handful of cats. In 2008 I got hired at a doggy daycare where I spent a total of almost five years. While there, I worked closely with my supervisor, who...
Alicia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
Alexis K.
Chicopee, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I used to raise dogs growing up and I've taken care of more than 50 puppies of my own. I'd love to meet you and your animals and see if I can help out!
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! My name Is Ashley and I am 24 years old! I have many years experience with all sorts of animals from dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, etc! I love animals and am available for any kind of care you may need! I have reliable transportation, am a non-smoker, and would love to get to know you, as well as well as a furry (or non...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Caitlin R.
Southampton, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Are You Looking For A Reliable And Attentive Pet Sitter? I've Got You Covered!
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am a UMass Amherst journalism senior with pet sitting experience. If you are looking for a reliable and attentive pet sitter, I've got you covered. I can be trusted to provide your furry friends, plants and home the love and care that they need and deserve. If you are interested, I am also...
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
Danielle J.
Westfield, MA
$16-30/hr
As far as pets go, I have experience with cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, birds, and fish. I currently have four cats, they are very well cared for. The oldest turned 21 in December, I've had him almost my entire life. I grew up around many more cats of all different shapes, sizes, and temperaments. I've...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Yelena S.
West Springfield, MA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I had a few pets of my own. I love animals and hate seeing them hurt. I love walking dogs and playing with them. I have experience walking, feeding and giving grooming to the pets.
Yelena can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Holyoke, MA
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
Marilyn O.
5.0
Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8 year old pit bull mix who prefers to...
- Kim J.
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.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jen cared for my two cats while I was in vacation. She was reliable, trustworthy & very attentive! She communicated with me throughout the time, sent some pictures & even bonded with the cats! I would absolutely recommend her services if you're looking for peace of mind & someone you can count...
- Meghan H.
Hannah B.
5.0
She's very dependable and cares a lot for a pet's well-being. You can tell she takes her job very seriously, and enjoys it too. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a pet-sitter.
- Cass K.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Holyoke, MA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Holyoke, MA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.06 per hour as of February 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 Holyoke, MA?
There are 17 pet care providers in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, MA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Holyoke, 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.