Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in Lexington, MA
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Find pet care in Lexington, MA that you’ll love
60 pet care are listed in Lexington, MA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 2 years
Pet care in Lexington, MA
Julie D.
North Billerica, MA
$15-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an active, non-smoking professional mom and teacher. Currently, I work in the public school system in Lexington MA.
I feel very comfortable around animals and have a caring heart.
I understand how important it is to be loving to the animals you adore.
Sincerely,
Julie
Julie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Julie took care of my cat when I went on vacation recently. Normally I have anxiety leaving him when I am away but Julie gave me peace of mind! She came over twice per day and took very good care of him. I would definitely hire her again."
Jill R.
Jessica C.
Wakefield, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a recent graduate from Bridgewater State, majoring in early education and Sociology. I have excellent patience with little kids, as well as animals. I have dog sat for the past couple of months and I enjoy it so much!
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking
Erin N.
Medford, MA
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Animal lover with 5 years experience in fostering animals. Current cat mom to a new 5-month-old kitten.
Erin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine
Bianca P.
Wakefield, MA
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a yellow lab dog of my own and I absolutely adore her! Always looking to help other people with their pets!
5.0
"Bianca has been amazing with my yellow lab Colby. When I needed someone to start really quickly she was able to help out right away. She is an excellent communicator, and has been very flexible with my schedule. She also sends me pictures of my pup after every...
Madison W.
5.0
(1)
I provide dog and cat sitting and boarding. I worked as a dog handler at a day care for 2 years, and currently occasionally dog and catsit. I'm an animal lover and will make sure your pets are well taken care of!
Sook-hee can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"She is an absolutely amazing dog sitter. Incredibly reliable and trustworthy. My pups love her. She sends daily updates when we are away. Recommend 1000%!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I majored in elementary education and received my master's in special education. I am a middle school math teacher in Chelsea, MA for students with special needs. I live in Woburn, MA. I have a passion for teaching and an adoration for pets. Having a black lab for the first 12 years of my life made me a dog person, but having...
Makenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I'm Aracy. I have a degree in pet grooming, I have CPR, I am a dog and cat caregiver. I have caregiver references, I am an animal lover and my jobs include bathing and grooming. All done for your pet, to be happy, clean and combed, just waiting for you... Thank you
Aracy can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"She is the best caregiver that I ever had for my grandpa! I really enjoyed her work and I do recommend her for any person that really cares about our beloved ones. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a responsible, conscientious animal lover who would love to take care of your pet! I always had pets growing up and learned how to provide animals proper care and love from a very young age. I have walked and cared for friends' animals on a regular basis as well. I am comfortable and experienced in dog walking, cat and dog...
Ilana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I want to give a shout-out to Ilana as an amazing cat sitter for Storm! She treats him like her own and their bond is undeniable. Storm always rushes to her as soon as she walks in the room. Ilana goes above and beyond, making sure Storm is happy, well-fed, and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable and responsibe dog walker/pet sitter/ pet transportation. I have cared for family, friend, and client's dogs, varying in breed, from boarding to walking. As a former college athlete, I am excited about the opportunity to walk and care for dogs for you and your pets desired distance! Please inquire with any questions.
Corinne can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Corinne was a great pet sitter and walker for our 4-month old puppy! She was very communicative throughout the day and I felt completely at ease knowing she would be in good hands. I would highly recommend! "
Mariela L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dog walker for 5 yrs now of 2 labradoodles. I have also cared for cats and administered medications to them. I am also willing to learn to care for other animals too, They keep me active and I also house sit for them too. I can do overnights and if needed with advanced notice I maybe able to bring them to my home....
Merri-anne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"We had two large dogs that needed to be walked together and she had no problems handling them both. They loved their time with Merri-anne."
Leslie B.
5.0
(2)
I've had dogs all my life, so when my beloved Mildred passed away at 13 1/2, I had to fill the void. It started with caring for friend's dogs, often for extended stays of a week or more in my home. The neighborhood would see me with a different dog all the time. I became known as the dog whisperer of Stoneham. I have yet to meet...
Cornelia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Cornelia has saved me one thousand times over taking care of my dogs over the last 15 years! She LOVES animals and that is very apparent in her interactions with them! Beyond that, she is kindhearted, energetic, trustworthy, and I could go on and on.... Love her!...
Amy D.
5.0
(26)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet lover my entire life and have personally owned a variety of pets. Additionally I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, various kinds of birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, chameleons, gerbils, axolotls, mice, hamsters, rats, ferrets, chinchillas, snakes, degus and turtles. I...
Hollie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Hollie is super reliable and very accommodating. A true pleasure to work with, she has looked after my cats while I am out of town on several occasions, even over the holidays. She is now my go-to when it comes to pet-sitting.
-Kevin"
Kevin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at College that loves helping others! I have a lot of experience working with animals, especially dogs, cats and fish. I personally have a tuxedo cat, a long with two fish tanks that I care for. I have plenty of experience walking my friend and families dogs. In addition to that, I pay attention to small details,...
Alex can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Showed up on time and was very caring with my dog."
Joe L.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is pronounced like Hi-ssa and I'm 24 years old.
I have been working with kids since I'm 15 and with dogs since I'm 20.
I'm a certified teacher with a degree in early childhood education, and a Dog Walking certificate.
I love what I do and I'm open to both nanny positions and pet sitting
Besides formally working...
Raissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I wanted to take a second to tell you how wonderful Raissa is as a babysitter. She sends me pictures of my kid every now and then. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-HAS CAR
-OPEN TO BOARDING
-EXPERIENCE WITH ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
-FULLY VACCINATED
My name is Nisha. I am a 22-year-old Boston University Grad Student.
A little bit more about myself, I'm a local resident in the Allston/Brighton area. I have my own vehicle & willing to travel. I have a clean driving record and have no...
Nisha can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She was wonderful! Very kind and sent me feedback on how my cats were doing everyday. Will be hiring her again!"
Shawn-marie A.
Corrie B.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have pets of my own and have much love for them. I've been surrounded by dogs and cats all my life!
Corrie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Corrie is amazing guy! Punctual from our very first meeting. He jumped into to save me when three other pet sitters cancelled last minute. I've never felt so confident leaving my fur babies. They loved him instantly. I would hire him over and over."
Tracey Z.
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to take care of cats and dogs when I was 6 years old. As a child, I was very interested in all types of animals, so I have had as a pet: fish, lizards, parrots, hamsters, and turtles. No snakes, though:)
I have almost five years of a cat-sitter experience.
Yulia can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"I've known Yulia for a long time. She is very reliable and disciplined. When I was away for a few weeks, she did a fantastic job taking care of my cat Kandace. I would totally recommend Yulia as a petsitter to anyone! She is really great! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly dog lover/owner of 9yrs, looking for extra weekend work. I enjoy going for safe adventures, on-leash walks, and drives with my dog. I would offer the same care that I give to my own dog. Let's throw the ball around or play tug of war. Does your dog love snuggles, scratches, and massages too? Are they relentless with...
Charisse can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Charisse is fantastic. She is a great communicator, punctual, kind to our sweet puppy and came on short notice. She has consistently proven to be one of our favorite puppy sitters. Our sweet Violet loves her."
Jen B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Providing cuddles and care! I have been caring for animals since I was a little girl on my farm. Since living in the city, I have longed for that same caring. I have such a passion for animals that I myself, have a mini farm at home caring for my two cats, dog, turtle and two snakes.
I have 20 + years working and caring for...
Eve can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking & more
5.0
"Punctual and kind. Spent time before walking my puppy, to get to know her, and after, sharing stories and updates. She was super good with her. Definitely rehiring."
Jen B.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Lexington, MA
Julie D.
5.0
Julie is such a blessing. I interviewed several pet care providers and Julie was a perfect fit for my dog Tucker. She was warm, professional and amazing with my pet. She cared for him with the same love and attention that he gets at home and I knew he was in a very safe environment. I now know that...
- Allie C.
Bianca P.
5.0
Bianca has been amazing with my yellow lab Colby. When I needed someone to start really quickly she was able to help out right away. She is an excellent communicator, and has been very flexible with my schedule. She also sends me pictures of my pup after every visit, and she clearly does a great job...
- Madison W.
Sook-hee E.
5.0
She is an absolutely amazing dog sitter. Incredibly reliable and trustworthy. My pups love her. She sends daily updates when we are away. Recommend 1000%!!
- Care member
Aracy W.
5.0
She is the best caregiver that I ever had for my grandpa! I really enjoyed her work and I do recommend her for any person that really cares about our beloved ones.
- Care member
Ilana C.
5.0
I want to give a shout-out to Ilana as an amazing cat sitter for Storm! She treats him like her own and their bond is undeniable. Storm always rushes to her as soon as she walks in the room. Ilana goes above and beyond, making sure Storm is happy, well-fed, and entertained. She's responsible,...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Lexington, MA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Lexington, MA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.26 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 Lexington, MA?
There are 19 pet care providers in Lexington, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Lexington, 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.