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I have been a sitter now for few years, and I grew up taking care of dogs. I enjoy doing it. I have done house sitting. I have them over at my house, and I enjoy walking them everyday.
Sherl-ann can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Valerie J.
Clinton, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Why I'm The Best Choice For Your Needs, I'll Care For Your Pet As If He/she Were My Own.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, generous, dependable
I like working with animals because they give unwavering love
I'm looking for a job that allows me to care for the people/pets in my charge.
I started working with dogs 4 years ago when I moved into a household that had 2. I've had cats all my life.
In my spare...
Valerie can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Valerie provides exceptional care to the two dogs and two cats she lives with. She loves these animals like they were her own. She is also a favorite of all the neighborhood dogs giving them lots of love and affection! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Christa C! I have worked with children for the past 20+ years which was always my first love, but now I want to continue fulfilling my next love, which is taking care of pets. I worked with a pet-sitting company for 3+ years and have learned all of the logistics of taking care of pets while their owners are away...
5.0
"Christa is wonderful! She is a dedicated educator who is also a dog lover. She is caring and knowledgeable."
Andrea M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong dog-lover who wants to make sure your fluffy family member is well taken care of when you can't be there! I grew up with a Portuguese Water Dog named Max, who passed a few years ago but who left paw prints forever on my heart. In his old age, he became difficult to walk and temperamental. He also started having...
Elana can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"I just can't say enough good things about Elana!! My husband and I were going on a cruise, and it was so incredibly important to us to have someone we could trust with our baby. When Elana met our dog, Attie, it was love at first sight for Attie! Attie is a 100...
Richard H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had 2 dogs since I was 4 years old and love them with all my heart. My yellow lab passed away a year ago and I currently just got a new black lab who I adore. My aunt and uncle and grandparents also have pets whom I am with all the time.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a dog but now live where that is not possible. I love walking and love cats and dogs. So, this is a great fit for me. I'm patient and intuitive. I look forward to meeting you and your pet.
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Michelle has been great to work with. She is timely, reliable, friendly, and our dog loves her! We are very happy to have found her for our furry family member "
Care member
Felicia L.
Marlborough, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Felicia.
I am a pet owner and all around animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, rodents and some reptiles.
I am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am the pet mom to a 6-year-old sphynx, whose name is Rowan. He's a big part of our family, and I understand...
Felicia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
5.0
"Great pet sitter! Would hire again!"
Juliet H.
Diana L.
Clinton, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Diana and I am super excited to meet you and your lovely pup/pups or kitties!! Since a child I grew up around animals, and as a dog & kitty mom I know how important your fur babies are to you! I hope you can put your trust in me and believe me when I say your fur babies health and safety will always be my number 1...
Diana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Diana was wonderful and did an amazing job taking care of our dog and cats. She was even able to add an extra visit on short notice after our plane was delayed. Thank you!"
Jeffrey A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
After retiring I started a small pet care business. I have numerous daily dog walking clients along with additional overnight boarding clients who utilize my services for vacations and weekend get-a-aways. Have loved animals all my life and have had a wide variety in my home (hamsters, birds, fish, cats and dogs.) Currently...
Michael can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"We started working with Michael back in 2023, and are so happy to have found him. Our dog loves staying with Michael, and is always well taken care of. Michael will send pictures while we are traveling which is always great. Michael is our go to for our pup!!"
Mary B.
Michele M.
Berlin, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, I am a happy Pet Foster Mum, responsible, patient pet care services available temporary and long term positions.
Michele can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a hardworking, reliable college student with a passion for animals. I have 2 years of paid experience, but many more years of experience un-paid. I grew up doing animal transports with my mother to save them from high kill shelters, and have always had animals growing up.
Madi can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Madi did an amazing job caring for my flock of chickens for three weeks while I was out of state. She kept the coop tidy, and fed/ watered the hens and roosters. Madi was even able to help water the garden during her visits. She was awesome to work with for...
Casey Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alicia I'm a very caring and responsible patient person I do have a Furry baby of my own his name is Cooper he is a white handsome beautiful boxer I Call him wiggle booty for short . I am looking to make a little extra money when I have some free time if you Need a little help with your furry baby walking training...
Alicia can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Alicia is a very responsible and dependable person, and will help with whatever needs to be done. I appreciate her and her help very much!!!"
Emily T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always been an animal lover since an early age. I grew up with a lab/golden retriever. I've taken care of numerous amounts of dogs in the past. From a Newfoundland to a jack Russell terrier to a wheaten terrier to a small toy dog. Most of the dogs I'm around are hypoallergenic, as I have allergies and it makes the living...
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Rachel looked after our 7 month old pup while we were away on vacation for a week. She was an excellent communicator, always checking in and sending photos of our dog while we were away. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again."
Nicole E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional and passionate pet sitter and dog walker with 10 years of experience! I love all animals and I am hoping to find one or two new clients to fill up my openings as well as find potential clients for future pet sitting visits!
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"great walker for my Husky! Highly recommend "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caitlin! I'm available for your pet care needs. Some responsibilities I provide are boarding, sitting, walk, feeding, playing, and most importantly giving belly rubs. I have two rescues on my own. Two Vizsla mixes named Lily and Bruce! I look forward to hearing from you!
Caitlin can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Caitlin stayed with our two dachshunds for a quick two day get away. We had her meet them beforehand and were immediately comfortable, as were the dogs. She sent us pictures and video while we were gone and you could tell the dogs were happy. We would highly...
Diane M.
Patricia B.
Hudson, MA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had many pets in the past. I love being with animals, as well as taking care of them.
I have provided:
- Feeding
- Fresh water
- Travel
- Play
- Walk
- Cleanup
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have countless years of experience with many breeds of cats and dogs. I am an animal lover. Sadly, I had to put down my beloved 17 1/2-year-old golden retriever. Average life expectancy is 11-13 years, so I must have been doing something right! I have cats, a turtle that I found as a baby and a leopard gecko. I've always had a...
Kelley can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"We couldn't find anyone to watch Jasmine during a day trip recently. Kelley totally came through. She came over to meet Jasmine before hand. She wanted to know all about her personality and her routine, so she could make sure Jasmine had an awesome day but still...
Katie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with a variety of animals, ranging from your domestic house pets to larger animals such as, horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, pigs, etc. I have been caring for these animals for over 15 years. I provide services such as, dog walking, pet sitting (in your home), pet waste clean-up and basic dog obedience. I...
Charissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Charissa is a kind and compassionate woman who has brought goodness to my elderly aunt. She has stepped in and helped with household chores, pet care, running errands, and has been a loving presence in my aunt’s life. We have appreciated her attention to detail,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Yenifer and I'm a dog lover, I star helping my boss at the time walikg the dog every afternoon and when they went a vacation I offer to take care of their dogs and I started taking care of them and I take care other dogs too I love them I walked with them I can provide good references
Yenifer can also help with: Pet walking
Kathryn B.
Hudson, MA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide pet sitting for dogs and cats. I have 7+ years experience taking care of pets, as both a stop-in and as a live-in sitter. I have also been in charge of taking care of the house, retrieving mail, and watering plants. I love all cats and dogs, and I'm open to taking care of other pets, but cats and dogs are where my...
Kathryn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She is very dependable, shows up on time and the amount of times she needs to (usually twice a day to feed the cats) while doing everything on the to-do list. My cats love her!"
Jessica P.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in South Lancaster, MA
Valerie J.
5.0
Valerie provides exceptional care to the two dogs and two cats she lives with. She loves these animals like they were her own. She is also a favorite of all the neighborhood dogs giving them lots of love and affection!
- Care member
Christa C.
5.0
Christa is wonderful! She is a dedicated educator who is also a dog lover. She is caring and knowledgeable.
- Andrea M.
Elana R.
5.0
I just can't say enough good things about Elana!! My husband and I were going on a cruise, and it was so incredibly important to us to have someone we could trust with our baby. When Elana met our dog, Attie, it was love at first sight for Attie! Attie is a 100 lb dog - he's a sweetheart, but it...
- Richard H.
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle has been great to work with. She is timely, reliable, friendly, and our dog loves her! We are very happy to have found her for our furry family member
- Care member
Felicia L.
5.0
Great pet sitter! Would hire again!
- Juliet H.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in South Lancaster, MA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in South Lancaster, MA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $15.00 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 South Lancaster, MA?
There are 1 pet care providers in South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster 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 South Lancaster, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, MA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, 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 South Lancaster, MA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in South Lancaster, 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.