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60 pet care are listed in Melville, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Melville, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa! I have a lifetime of experience with animals. I adore all types of animals. I am a mother of 4 grown children so my schedule is quite flexible. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. I also cared Golden Retrievers for years. Three of the pups became service dogs. Walking is a big hobby of mine, and over the years, I have...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Passionate pet sitter with experience caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Adept at providing exercise, feeding, and administering medication. I have a cat that needs daily meds and have no problem getting her to take it . I am Reliable and trustworthy with a commitment to providing the highest...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Lisa took care of our cats for several days, and did an outstanding job. We came home to cats that were very happy and clearly well cared for. She is reliable, kind, and clearly loves animals. We will definitely be asking her to care for our kitties again in the...
Kelly T.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Julia!
I'm a 23 years old who work in my family's business in the food industry. since I was young I have always had dogs big and small. Currently, I have one dogs and two rescue kittens. As far as my experience goes, I am the go to in my family to sit any pets. I am a very active person that will engage your...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my dog and cat! Really reliable!"
Jamie K.
5.0
(1)
Years of experience watching and walking dogs, cats, etc. Experience with puppy and kittens fostering. Love all animals, very patient with all type of pet temperaments.
Lindsey can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"She is a great cat sitter. Very flexible schedule, any time I had to go away for work she'd be available to come feed my two cats and keep them company. I would definitely recommend her"
Kevin P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an animal lover, who's rescued cats. I've studied dog and cat care
and have provided both, for neighbors and friends over the years.
I'm unsure why the system doesn't allow me to set my rate but it starts at $30 a visit for 1 canine. That includes at least 20 min of time with your loved one, a minimum of 2 visits a day....
Jay can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jay is a wonderful, reliable caretaker. She walked and fed my dog several times a day while I had family visiting. She was always on time and treated my dog, Sammy, with love and care. She also trained him to be more behaved on his walks. She also stepped in on...
Jeanette M.
Nancy N.
Bellmore, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Lover And Dog Walker Available To Provide Care For Your Pet
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mature, responsible woman, available to walk your dog also available to care for your dog or cat. I will provide TLC, when you can't. Cat visits, feeding and litter cleaning. Dog visits, feeding, walks and playtime. Will also watch your pet/child friendly dog in my beautiful home with fenced in yard, while you are away. I will...
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We had Nancy watch our dog part time. She was very dependable and was good with our dog. I would recommend her and would use Nancy in the future. Bailey loved her."
Karen D.
Lori V.
West Islip, NY
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had my own dogs. I have been a nanny for 12 years for one family. In addition to the children I have been the family's dog sitter. I've had him in my home many times during their family vacations.
Lori can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very reliable caring and experienced In all types of care . I'm experienced in all kinds of pets such as birds fish dogs cats .
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, boarding, dog training, administration of medicine & more
5.0
"I highly recommend Andrea. She took wonderful care of my cats and kept their area spotless. She also sent me photos of the cats so I wouldn't worry about them."
Carol G.
Gabriella P.
Bethpage, NY
$17-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am very reliable and patient with dogs. I've had four amazing dogs my entire lifetime who I loved and care so much. So I do have experience to provide a fun and safe experience for your dog
Gabriella can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Cathleen C.
Lindenhurst, NY
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Sitter For All Types With Over 10 Years Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of veterinary care with lizards, dogs, cats and horses. I can provide overnight care or daily care and am qualified for administering medications and giving injections. Many many references and disappointed clienst when I relocated to Long Island
Cathleen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"Cathleen is very professional. She left me references and asked for the number of my veterinarian in case one of my cats got sick while I was away. My cats were well taken care of. I have hired her again."
Megan M.
Chelsea B.
Northport, NY
$17-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please message me for rates as the ones listed are not accurate and I can't change them. I have experience with newborn puppies, kittens, as well as full grown snakes, horses, dogs, birds, and cats. I'm no stranger to physical labor when it comes to caring for large animals and I have been training and caring for dogs for over 9...
Chelsea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
5.0
"Chelsea stayed at my home to pet sit for me. She was wonderful with my dog who has separation anxiety and my 15 year old cat.
My pup loved her the minute she came into our home and she felt her calming presence. She stayed in touch throughout her stay and also sent...
Cynthia M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Melissa and I currently work from home full time. I am looking for pet sitting/boarding jobs to make an extra income and also have opportunity to be around animals and care for them while I work from home. I have a lot of experience with animals, I grew up with dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs my whole life. My...
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Melissa came to pet sit my dog and two cats back this January for two weeks. She did an amazing job and took great care of my fur babies. She was reliable, followed instructions very well and my pets loved her."
Alyssa D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I live and work in Northport as a nanny but I also work as a dog sitter and dog walker too! I am responsible and loving. I grew up with lots of dogs and cats too. Feel free to send me a message and ask more questions :)
Dafne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Angela B.
Deer Park, NY
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible and caring 32-year-old animal lover and caregiver with over 15 years experience.
I nanny for a toddler part-time and dog/cat sit every chance I get :) I'm currently working on my Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education.
I can provide care in your home or mine. I can also can provide boarding....
Angela can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active animal lover and have been pet-sitting for over 10 years. I have a number of pet-sitting clients in the Huntington and Oyster Bay areas and love spending my time with the animals I watch. Outside of pet-sitting, my full-time job is as the Hospital Supervisor for a non-profit wildlife hospital where I oversee the...
Lauren can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lauren took care of our lovely cat while we were away for 4 days. Our cat has special needs, therefore, Lauren's work was challenging. However, she has proven to be the greatest pet sitter we have ever known. She is very responsible and reliable: Each day we...
Ceylan C.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Valerie and would love to meet you and your fur baby! A little about me I graduated in May with my MBA from Hofstra University and adopted my dog Meeko two years ago from a town shelter. I'm an avid volunteer for One Love Dog Rescue and just love pets (cats too!) :)
As a sitter I created an intake form where I take...
Valerie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Giving five stars because Valerie was absolutely wonderful to our cats while we were away with pictures and updates everyday, 100% would hire again "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a professional woman who lives and works locally. I have a cat and a dog of my own. I have worked with dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I will love yours like I do my own. I am a notary so I am security cleared.
Jill can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a full-time caregiver for my grandson Monday-Friday and I am looking for one time jobs when I am available. I have over 30 years of experience as a nanny, senior caregiver, pet sitter and housekeeper. I am beyond reliable and extremely caring. Current resume and references are available upon request.
Sonia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Sonia is an amazing caregiver. I've hired her several times to stay in my home and care for our senior, nearly-deaf dog. I'm very particular about who I allow to stay in my house and more importantly care for our beloved dog. Sonia is incredibly caring. She's...
Ann R.
I have extensive experience with animals. Every since I can remember I have live in and a cared for dogs/cats in the home. These animals have ranged in age, size and breed! I provide dog/cat sitting in your home as well as dog walking and feeding.
I am a huge animal lover
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have a lot of experience taking care of animals. I have volunteered at shelters and raised kittens from birth. I have also dog sat multiple times for multiple people.
Frances can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Melville, NY
Lisa D.
5.0
I would highly recommend Lisa! She cared for my dog on multiple occasions and she treated my pup as if she was her own. Lisa is highly trustworthy, punctual, and professional. If you need a responsible and communicative care-giver or pet sitter, look no further!!
- Jane M.
Julia M.
5.0
Julia was amazing with my dog and cat! Really reliable!
- Jamie K.
Lindsey H.
5.0
She is a great cat sitter. Very flexible schedule, any time I had to go away for work she'd be available to come feed my two cats and keep them company. I would definitely recommend her
- Kevin P.
Jay U.
5.0
Jay is a wonderful, reliable caretaker. She walked and fed my dog several times a day while I had family visiting. She was always on time and treated my dog, Sammy, with love and care. She also trained him to be more behaved on his walks. She also stepped in on short notice when I needed her to...
- Jeanette M.
Nancy N.
5.0
We had Nancy watch our dog part time. She was very dependable and was good with our dog. I would recommend her and would use Nancy in the future. Bailey loved her.
- Karen D.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Melville, NY
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Melville, NY?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.47 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 Melville, NY?
There are 15 pet care providers in Melville, NY 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 Melville 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 Melville, NY?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Melville, NY 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 Melville, NY 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 Melville, NY?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Melville, NY 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 Melville, NY 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 Melville, NY?
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 Melville, NY, 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 Melville, NY?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Melville, NY, 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.