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60 pet care are listed in Melville, NY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Melville, NY
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a great dog walker who loves what he does I am very flexible with hours and wages. I have been doing this for 10yrs and have been with one person for 7 yrs . I took care of two labs for her both dogs have passed on now and she did not want any more dogs at this time. I treat them like they are my own. Since I left her I...
Gary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Garry was great. He took care of my two Yorkies and it'd while I was on vacation fir 7 days. I gave him a key to my home and he was trustworthy and my dogs loved him. He sent me texts and pictures of my babies daily.
I highly recommend Gary ."
Yeine M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stacey. My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet setting. I grew up with animals my entire life and have a passion for dogs and cats. I am excited to be able to help you by caring for your pets while you are away. Your babies will be cared for and loved just as if they were my own. I...
Stacey can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"I am disabled. Stacey walks my dog just as I ask. Even better than I ask. She is reliable, prompt, cautious, makes good decisions regarding weather, heat, his health. She is a dream come true! Boston Terriers with their flat faces must be taken out in real feel...
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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 transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding & 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 transportation, pet sitting, 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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my dog and cat! Really reliable!"
Jamie K.
Lauren T.
Huntington, NY
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had dogs and cats since I was 8 years old (a long time ago!). My brother is a veterinarian. I also am a volunteer at Little Shelter Rescue and Adoption Center. I absolutely love animals and have done petsitting for friends. Animals give me the greatest joy.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking
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: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
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: Dog training, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding & more
5.0
"Hired Andrea to take care of my two cats while I was out of town. My cats love her! I will definitely be using her again when I go on my next trip!"
Gina C.
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 walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
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 walking, pet transportation, dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Cathleen is great with my dog and gives me peace of mind when we can't be home with him. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend Cathleen to take care of your pets.!"
Gina G.
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: Dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Chelsea is AMAZING! She takes such great care of our Frenchie (Bentley). We’re so happy to have her! Always reliable & has even helped us in a pinch. Thank you for being our fur baby’s caretaker! "
Care member
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)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience. I can help with Pet Walking, Pet Sitting, feeding, and, litter clean up. I love cute furry animals would love to help some one out taking care of their furry loved one. Have had my own pets that I've cared for for years also helped relatives and friends with their pets when needed. Will
enjoy...
Jean can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Jean was great with the pet walking session. She followed all of my instructions and was very caring to my pet. Thank you for helping me!"
Care member
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 sitting, pet walking
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: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding
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, administration of medicine, boarding
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 sitting, pet walking
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 "
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Melville, NY
Gary P.
5.0
Garry was great. He took care of my two Yorkies and it'd while I was on vacation fir 7 days. I gave him a key to my home and he was trustworthy and my dogs loved him. He sent me texts and pictures of my babies daily.
I highly recommend Gary .
- Yeine M.
Stacey H.
5.0
I couldn’t be happier with how patient, kind and reliable Stacey has been taking care of my two rescue dogs that are 4 1/2 years old that are each between 70-75 pounds. Our female is very skittish around new people, and it takes her months to become comfortable and Stacey has been fantastic giving...
- Ileana P.
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.
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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 $17.60 per hour as of March 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.