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60 pet sitters are listed in Arlington, MA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 5 years

Pet sitters in Arlington, MA

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Bonnie B.


Bedford, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Boarder

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to meet you and I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to apply for a position as a Cat Sitter and/or Dog Walker/Sitter I would be excited to work for a client/owner of a cat/s or dog/s I am an ideal candidate for this position for the following reasons: I am an animal lover and have...
Bonnie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Live dogs and cats, take care of our pets like family."

Suman M.

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Angelica C.


Revere, MA

$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Animal Sitting

I have a well trained 4-year-old German shepherd and love all kinds of animals. I've personally had fish, dogs, hamsters and have sat for dogs and reptiles. If you need care for your pet while you are away, I can help you out and take care of your loved one!
Angelica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Brianna S.


Watertown, MA

$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Passionate And Devoted Animal Lover (Insured)

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brianna. I have been caring for dogs, cats, and other animals for nine years now. I have never come across an animal that I wasn't able to form a strong, trusting bond with! I have had a lifelong passion for animals. I started out by volunteering at an animal rescue walking dogs. After, I went on to...
Brianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Brianna was an excellent communicator. I was nervous to leave my pet with someone od never met but Brianna immediately put me at ease and Pecan had a lovely day. Brianna took her walking in the woods which will have been a great adventure Thank you Care.com for...

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Brianna M.


Somerville, MA

$15-50/hr

Responsible & Reliable Animal-Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Dorchester local looking for nearby households seeking animal care! I'm happy to pet-sit, walk, and potentially board your pet. I promise to show love and affection to your furry companion & always keep clear lines of communication open.
Brianna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Brianna is so great. She took care of my pit Levon for a few days, and he seemed happier when I got home than when I dropped him off! Can't recommend her highly enough!"

Rich W.

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Sean T.


West Roxbury, MA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love animals and have always had a soft spot for dogs & cats. I have over 10 years of experience dog sitting/house sitting for families who go away on vacation or have to travel for work. I believe it is important to take each pet's individual personality and preferences into account when caring for them. Dogs & cats are...
Sean can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Sean was a wonderful sitter for our 2 dogs and our house. We appreciated the photo and video updates he sent that let us relax on vacation "

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Daisy G.


Allston, MA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been pet sitting for friends and neighbors for over 5 years and enjoy getting to spend time with cats and dogs.
Daisy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Daisy is amazing! She gave our dog a full 60-minute walk while I’m taking care my infant son. Highly recommended!"

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Taylor S.


Watertown, MA

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Cat Sitter Looking For Opportunities!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For over seven years, I have volunteered with a local cat rescue caring for the cats at their storefront location, and have also taken care of cats at their homes while their owners are away. Creating trust and bonds with cats as well as providing the best care possible is my priority and specialty! I have a very open and...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Taylor took great care of my cats. They really took to her, even my shy cat who doesn’t usually come out for anyone! "

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Rose L.


Newtonville, MA

$25-34/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rose! I'm a dedicated pet sitter with a genuine love for animals and years of experience caring for pets of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. I understand that every pet is unique, so I take the time to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy in my care. Whether it's going for walks, playing with toys, or...
Rose can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"rose took care of my lovely cat colleen, who is very high maintenance. she did an amazing job with feeding and changing her litter and we highly recommend her!"

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Leticia L.


Somerville, MA

$25-34/hr • 5 yrs exp

Best Sitter

hey, my name is leticia. Im looking for a full time job as a nanny. I have 5 years of experience with kids. 1 and half years of nanny share experience with the same families. I have experience with infants/toddlers/big kids. 3 years with the same family Schedule is usually spending time outside of the house for parks, story...
Leticia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"She is amazing with my dog since the first time she took her for a walk. Sora loves her so much!"

Lu R.

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Shannon M.


Winthrop, MA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available For Daily Walks And Last Minute Needs.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am 26 years old. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2020 with degree in Public Health. I have multiple years of experience with dogs, cats, etc. I love animals and I have two dogs of my own. With that being said, I understand how important it is to have your pet in the care of good hands,...
Shannon can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Shannon was such an amazing caretaker of my cat, Luna! I'll definitely be using her services in the future."

Linden M.

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Sam P.


Woburn, MA

$19-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sam, I'm a veterinary technician and I've been working with animals for the past 10 years. I started out as a kennel attendant but got hired as a vet tech during my first year in college in 2017. I've had my own pet sitting gig for a while but I'm looking to add some more kiddos to the pack.
Sam can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Sam is an exceptional employee. She is hard working and reliable. She has such a big heart when it comes to caring for pets."

Jamie J.

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Lauren H.


Brighton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny And Pet Caretaker

I provide pet sitting in your own home and I am accommodating to your pet's individual needs. I have 15+ years of experience with great references. I love all pets and I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds. I will care for your pet as if it were my own.
Lauren can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lauren has been walking my dog for years. She is AMAZING! She is dependable and has helped me out a few times in a pinch. My dog absolutely loves when Lauren comes over. I would highly recommend Lauren to take care of your per."

Marcy L.

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Nisha D.


Allston, MA

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Your Loyal Hireable Pet Caregiver

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: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Nisha cared for our very nervous 13 year old dog Henry in our hotel in Boston during Christmas Eve & day. Each day, she arrived on time and sent us picture and video updates that set our minds at ease. We would recommend Nisha for any care needs you have. She is...

Lora P.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...
Lesley can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat was *much* less stressed when I arrived home than she has been after weekends with other sitters in the past,...

Jessica H.

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Julia B.


Medford, MA

$15/hr

Part-time Pet Caregiver Available

I'm an experienced pet sitting, that provides dog/cat sitting in your own home. I've been around of every type of dog, I owned since small dogs to very big ones. I'm really attached to animals, specially dogs, I simply love their soul. I love to watch how they play, I always used to do fun games with my dogs, with toys, as...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Victoria O.


Malden, MA

$27-45/hr • 2 yrs exp

Cant Wait To Meet Your Non Human Family Member!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Victoria and I would love to take the opportunity of meeting and caring for your non human family member! I do have some experience as I have dog sitted and cat sitted for a couple of years. And I absolutely love furry ( friendly ) animals !!
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Victoria watched my dog a few times while I was away. She was reliable, reasonably priced, a great communicator, and very loving to my dog. I highly recommend her. "

Nicole L.

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Alexa F.


East Boston, MA

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Self-employed With A Busy Pet-sitting Side Gig

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm Alexa. I have a thriving side gig as a dog and cat boarder and I also offer cat check-ins, and on-occasion, dog walks. I have 50+ five-star reviews on a popular pet-sitting app and have been doing this for 4. 5 years. For boarding, I only take one pet or one family of pets at a time. I book boarding stays a bit ahead...
Alexa can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Alexa was great to work with! She took care of my cat Oscar for a week and did a great job checking in on him, giving him food, and administering kitty meds. Would definitely hire again! Thanks so much!"

Stephen N.

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Cathy F.


Somerville, MA

$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Dog Walker/pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals and have been a distributor for holistic pet food for 15+years. I have been a dog walker off and on for the past 12+years. I have been a pet sitter for my neighbor for the last 16 years. I take care of their cats when they go on vacation every June for a week. They have at...
Cathy can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Cathy has been responsible for my pets when I have been away on vacation for a week or just a few days for over the past 16 years. Over these years, I have owned a dog, cats (one year, one of my cats had kittens), a turtle, gerbils, finches, fish and frogs. My pets...

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Maria V.


Cambridge, MA

$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."

Alysia M.

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Portia J.


Brookline, MA

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Weekend Pet-sitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide pet sitting on the weekends in your home. I am a college student and have grown up on a farm with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses. I am very comfortable with and have such a love for animals, and I would be privileged to take care of and spend time with your animals. I have much experience taking care of our farm and...
Portia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Arlington, MA

Bonnie B.

5.0

Live dogs and cats, take care of our pets like family.

- Suman M.

Brianna S.

5.0

We hired Brianna to walk our new puppy Violet. Violet took right to her! Brianna was really sweet and patient with her. We also hired her to puppy sit for a few hours, she did a great job with our pup playing with her, feeding her and giving her the attention she needs. Brianna has a great...

- Care member

Brianna M.

5.0

Brianna is so great. She took care of my pit Levon for a few days, and he seemed happier when I got home than when I dropped him off! Can't recommend her highly enough!

- Rich W.

Sean T.

5.0

Sean was great! He took care of my house and very high maintenance dog for over a week dealing with ice and snow removal as well. I was able to fully relax on my vacation knowing he was taking care of everything. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Daisy G.

5.0

Daisy is amazing! She gave our dog a full 60-minute walk while I’m taking care my infant son. Highly recommended!

- Care member

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Ratings for Arlington, MA pet sitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Pet Sitters in Arlington, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters.