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Find pet sitters in Kensington, MD that you’ll love

60 pet sitters are listed in Kensington, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 5 years

Pet sitters in Kensington, MD

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Anna P.


Takoma Park, MD

$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi I'm Anna! Currently I'm a cat mom and loving it and would love to help you! I've owned big dogs (Pit bulls) to small dogs (Yorkies). Love them all. Along with dogs, I had cats, turtles, rabbits, and birds. I love taking care of animals. I've worked for a Pet care company for a little over a year in Arlington called Time For A...
Anna can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Anna was fantastic with my 2 dogs and 5 cats. She made sure that they were well taken care of and fed and happy. Would recommend. "

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Karen T.


Washington, DC

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a nursing student looking for occasional jobs that are short shifts (long if need be). I have experience in pet sitting, walking and transportation. I also have two dogs of my own! I love animals. I worked at a Banfield Pet Hospital for almost a year and encountered many different pets.
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my cat to Karen's care while I was away for a weekend. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found such a reliable and attentive pet sitter like Karen. From the moment I contacted Karen, she displayed a genuine...

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Lilly A.


Rockville, MD

$15-19/hr

Casual Pet Sitter For You!

Will look after your playful pets
Lilly can also help with: Pet sitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!
Ansley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"

Caroline S.

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Deborah S.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!

Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"Deborah took excellent care of my cat while on vacation. I would absolutely recommend her and would hire her again."

Caitlin P.

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Hilda A.


Bethesda, MD

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a mommy to three cuddly pups. I have great references. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Hilda can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Sydney K.


Washington, DC

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sydney. I've grown up with pets. My parents are veterinarians so I've had just about every animal. I spent the summer in Houston doing an internship and spent two weeks dog and house sitting. I really enjoyed that experience and would like to continue to watch people's pets.
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Vernae R.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr

Social Worker Looking To Give And Receive A Little Love

Hello! I am social worker in the DMV and am looking to offer pet care around my work schedule. Unfortunately, I do not have the space for a pet of my own right now but would love to support your family care for your pets. Most of my pet care experience comes from caring for pets in the homes of chidden I sit for (check out my...
Vernae can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine....

Ashley M.

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Kyia C.


Bladensburg, MD

$20/hr

Pet Sitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Kyia! I've been a pet sitter for over a year now and I believe I am a perfect fit for your fur baby reason being, I also work with a company! if you have any questions feel free to ask! Thank you!!
Kyia can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Kyia showed up on time and was very friendly. "

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Shannon E.


Washington, DC

$30-125/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very experienced with many different types of pets, but dogs are my specialty! I had an assortment of pets my entire life including dogs, birds, reptiles, amphibians and rodents. Currently, I have two dogs that love other dogs as well. I am more than willing to pet sit in your home, or take dogs in my own home. I look...
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
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Taylor B.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experiences Petsitter!

Hi, I'm Taylor! I absolutely love animals, especially dogs and cats. I have one dog and two cats of my own, and I've been caring for animals my entire life. In addition to my personal pets, I regularly volunteer at my local humane society, where I walk, play with, and train dogs, as well as socialize with cats. Additionally, I...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Taylor is the best dog/cat/house sitter we have ever hired! She came over to meet our pets and get oriented with our house. She was so friendly, communicative, and good with our cat and dogs! We left for over a week, and every day, she sent text updates on the...

Melissa B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Trustworthy reliable Pet sitting with many years of experience with cats , dogs, birds, fish , turtles etc. will make sure they have all the food they need and company they need, your pet will receive the care , love and attention they crave and deserve
Yadira can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Yadira took excellent care of my two cats while I was out of town for a few days. She was very friendly, caring, thorough, always on-time, and willing to go above and beyond what was asked of her. My cats and I would highly recommend her for taking care of your...

Justin M.

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Florence S.


Mount Rainier, MD

$12-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter

Good evening, I'd like to pet sit for your pet. 15 plus years of experience.. loving, caring and highly recommended by my customers.
Florence can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Flo has watched our animals for the last 8-9 years, in home overnight, from a weekend to three weeks. She has cared for our dogs and also our birds. We do hospice dog rescue and have had up to 8 dogs and 2 birds under her care, and no matter what we have thrown...

Valerie S.

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Sarah H.


Washington, DC

$42-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dog And Cat Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! :) I'm happy to provide care for: All nationalities, heritages, fully vaxed, and LGBTQ. I have been pet sitting since I was in my single digits for my neighbors and family members growing up. I have experience with 2-month-old puppies to senior dogs, toy breeds to large breeds, as well as caring for 20 dogs at a time at...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Sarah was thorough and flexible in her assessment questions to determine the needs of our high energy and smart Aussie Shepard mix... She sent lots of good pics and a video to show our dog enjoying his time with her... We felt really great leaving him in her care...

Dave G.

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Terri S.


Silver Spring, MD

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have had pets my entire life. I have trained five of my own dogs through local dog training organizations that focus on positive reinforcement, owner education and developing an understanding of animal behavior. I will support and reinforce your training efforts. In addition, my family has volunteered with Fidos for Freedom...
Terri can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding & more
Skills:

Bonded and insured

NAPPS Certified

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Leah K.


Washington, DC

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Leah, and I've been pet sitting for six years. My mother is a veterinarian, so I have specialized in sitting for special needs/ill/elderly animals. Comfortable giving fluids, injections, medications, and familiar with the ins and outs of sick pet life.
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Allison K.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently have two cats of my own, and have fostered six cats in the past. I love working with animals and would love to spend time not only helping with basic needs (feeding, cleaning litter box, refilling water) but also playing and providing enrichment while you're away!
Allison can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Teresa B.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a lover of all animals. I have owned several dogs, 2 birds, hermit crabs, fish and walking sticks as pets. I have been a pet sitter for my friend's dog, my co worker's dog, my aunt's cats, my grandmothers bird and my neighbor's turtle.
Teresa can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We are so happy to have Teresa boarding for our pet. We are lucky to hire her in the last minute. I will definitely recommend her if you need a pet sitter or boarding she is great!!!"

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Kenneth N.


Olney, MD

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had 10+ years experience with sitting and caring for my sister's and room mates animals. They have ranged from 3 dogs, a cat, rabbit, cockatoo bird and Koi fish. I have enjoyed doing it and treat them as if they were my own. I try and keep them in their normal routines. Part of their care was giving them their...
Kenneth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Kenneth was kind, responsive, and went above and beyond while we were away. He even took our trash out for us! We loved getting pictures of the cats while we were gone, and were so happy to see they were going about their normal routine and not hiding from him. I...

Terri R.

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Molly G.


Arlington, VA

$15-18/hr

Pet Caretaker Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've cared for and owned a variety of pets throughout the years, including dogs and cats but also Guinea pigs, fish, rats, and hamsters. I have experience walking my dogs who are ~75 lbs and ~25 lbs and walking small and large dogs reluctant to walk or overexcited walkers. I love cats and can do check-ins, change litter, feed,...
Molly can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Molly was great taking care of my birds while I was away. I always worry, but after I got the first check-in text from her, I knew that she had everything under control. I came back and found my birds were happy, well cared for, and I don't think they...

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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Kensington, MD

Anna P.

5.0

Anna was fantastic with my 2 dogs and 5 cats. She made sure that they were well taken care of and fed and happy. Would recommend.

- Care member

Karen T.

5.0

I recently had the pleasure of entrusting my cat to Karen's care while I was away for a weekend. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have found such a reliable and attentive pet sitter like Karen. From the moment I contacted Karen, she displayed a genuine interest in my cat's well-being...

- Care member

Ansley J.

5.0

fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!

- Caroline S.

Deborah S.

5.0

I have hired Deborah on many occasions for care of my dog. For daily care, and overnite, as long as 5 days. Deborah moved into my house to care for my sick dog. I was away and needed my dog home after a traumatic and life threatening illness. Deborah was quick to jump in, give my dog medicine, keep...

- Lauren G.

Vernae R.

5.0

Vernae was my post-partum doula and did an excellent job on overnight visits with my newborn daughter. She made sure I was able to sleep through the night, cleaned all of the baby's bottles and kept her room and clothes orderly to jump start the morning routine. She kept my daughter safe and calm in...

- Ashley M.

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