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156,175 pet care are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $14/hr as of July 2024

The average star rating for pet care is 4.8

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Marian D.


Sterling, VA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Local Arlington Pet-care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Dog mom of 4-year-old Sadie (beagal mix) and Stella (jack russell mix) and recently a cat mom of Little T (he is 10 years young). My dogs live with my parents for the moment but Little T lives in Arlington with me. I enjoy helping others and taking care of pets. I am mostly available evenings during the weekday and fully...
Marian can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Marian took care of my cat while I was out of town and she was the best! Every time she came to see him she would let me know ahead of time that she was about to stop by, she made sure my cat ate his wet food with his medicine in it, and would send pictures! I am...

Patricia S.

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Cheri S.


Ashburn, VA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Care Giver And Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed veterinary technician who absolutely LOVES working with animals, and can't get enough - which is precisely why I am here. I would love the opportunity to serve you and your pet when you may need a night out on the town, or have some business out of town to attend to. I am always reachable, and will give the same...
Cheri can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Cheri is very professional, kind, reliable, and always shows upon time. She’s also wonderful to my kittens and very responsive with communication. Highly recommend her. "

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Emilee D.


Ashburn, VA

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Loving Pet Owner Who Is Missing Her Little Guys Back At Home! Looking To Help Out During This Time!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Emilee D and I'm a student at Towson University. I live in a spacious townhouse with three rooms right down the road from Towson University. I have a fenced in backyard in case any dogs need to stay the night. I have two family dogs that live in New York with my family. They are a Corgi named Tobi and a Terrier...
Emilee can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Emilee was amazing to work with. she took care of our dog and responded frequently."

Neeraj C.

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Lauren C.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Animal Lover

I love all animals. I have been pet sitting since middle school. I have cared for all of the animals in my neighborhood. I have also done a three week internship at an animal hospital. I love and care for every animal as if they're my own. I have a dog of my own that I love very much and I walk and feed him all the time and give...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Nathan J.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

I enjoy the company of dogs and cats alike and work with several on a farm. I have the energy to walk and run with them and give them the personalized attention they need.
Nathan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Nathan is a very caring and kind person. He has a quick smile and very reliable."

Nancy F.

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Amy M.


Sterling, VA

$15-20/hr

Reliable Dog Loving Mom/Photographer

I am a dog owner and lover. I am a photographer who is looking for some additional income. Good with children and dogs Have dog sat/house sat for friends and family but not professionally. I have experience with dog training, agility, as well as working with photographing dogs and horses. Light pet grooming bathing. experience...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Shannon N.


Sterling, VA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love to spoil animals and make them feel loved! I am very dedicated and reliable. Our pets give us so much love and happiness and I want to provide that for your animals. I want to help make you feel comfortable leaving yours pets while you are on trips. I send updates, photos, and videos. I do whatever I can to make a client...
Shannon can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Shannon took great care of my dogs for two weeks, walking them each morning. They looked forward to seeing her each day :) Shannon is very friendly and reliable and I will definitely contact her again if I need a dog walker!"

Hayley S.

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Mary E.


Ashburn, VA

$8-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I am 19 and currently in college. My classes are online until the end of the school year, so I am available for help till the end of summer! I love pets so much! I love taking care of them! I used to help take care of my neighbors dogs and other pets a lot! I am very energetic and can do anything that is needed to help and...
Mary can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, dog training, grooming, pet sitting
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Meagan K.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr

Veterinrian Student!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college student in veterinary medicine. I am very comfortable with all animals! I have worked with animals my whole life, I have managed a doggy daycare, and I do work with the humane society. I would love to meet you and your pets!
Meagan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am a kind and caring individual. I love animals and that's why I decided to start my dog walking & pet sitting service. I look forward to taking care of your pet/s and giving them the very best service. I'm very reliable, trustworthy and honest.
Nageswary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Duna Q.


Sterling, VA

$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Duna and I have been caring for animals, particularly cats, for over 10 years. I am available to those seeking cat-sitting services in Eastern Loudoun County and Fairfax County. I offer my cat care services part-time 7 days a week alongside with my full-time profession in marketing & communications. I live in...
Duna can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Duna is the greatest! She has checked on my cats twice now while I've been on vacation. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. Not only does she check on each cat (3!) she also checks the food, water, and changes the litter. I highly recommend Duna to...

Chris H.

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Sofia F.


Ashburn, VA

$10-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had pets all my life with previously owning 3 cats and my mom getting a puppy in 2019. I started volunteering with my local animal shelter in 2010, with fostering kittens from 2012 to 2017. My schedule can be unpredictable as I work 2 part time jobs, but I can accommodate as best as possible. I can do small chores like...
Sofia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sophia looked after my two cats while I was out of town. She was easy to communicate with, flexible, and dependable. I really appreciated the text/photo updates to hear how my fur babies were doing! I would definitely request her services again in the future."

Leah S.

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Kelly B.


Sterling, VA

$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Snuggles (from Furry Friends)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Would love to help anyone out with the care of their animals. Reasonable rates. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds, bunnies and fish but I'm not afraid of most furry/feathered creatures and wouldn't mind helping anyone with a lizard or two but I draw the line at snakes, they scare me.
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I found Kelly to be a dream came true. She is honest,caring,sweet, very punctual and an over all happy women. We had many bad experiences before but when we hired Kelly we had nothing to worry about. She is the best."

Theresa M.

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Maggie W.


Sterling, VA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with two dogs, one Cocker Spaniel and one Morkie. They are both very energetic and require a lot of attention. I have learned to plan out when they need to go out, eat, and play and because of that, I am very qualified to work with others pets. I have watched after my neighbors great Dane multiple times, and many other...
Maggie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, grooming & more
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Farzana H.


Sterling, VA

$14-21/hr

Loving Pet Sitter, Works From Home. Flexible Schedule, For Your Beloved Furry Baby!!

I am a very good pet sitter and has almost 10 years experience as a pet sitter and doing boarding. I am at your nearby location that's makes easy to commute. I am highly interested to do your job. I can do following things for your beloved furry baby: Feeding and watering pets Playing with them and keeping them...
Farzana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:

Bonded and insured

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Robin D.


Ashburn, VA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Occasional Pet Care- Experience With Snakes And Lizards

Hello! I'm a pet loving mom to four boys who would love to be considered for occasional pet care. I have a labradoodle and two snakes. I have had many pet cats in my life and also had pet iguanas and other lizards. I would consider keeping your pet at my home (another dog or an animal in a cage or tank) in the right...
Robin can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Samantha E.


Ashburn, VA

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter!

Hi my name's Sam and I am currently going into my Sophomore year at Christopher Newport University! I am a double major in Psychology and Communications, and I am also a sister of Alpha Phi! My hours are very flexible, as I finish classes by 12 on MWF and by 10 on T/TH. I've grown up around animals my whole life and currently...
Samantha can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Care Available

I have been house sitting, dog sitting and cat sitting for various people for the last 20 years. I have the most experience with dogs, but have sat for cats and other household pets. I prefer to stay in the Ashburn/Leesburg/Aldie area but would consider other areas. My In Home Overnight care includes evening, dinner, nighttime...
Traci can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine
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Lisa C.


Sterling, VA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Reliable Part-Time Pet Care Provider

I currently have two dogs and have experience caring for them. Aside from that, I have worked in pet care for three years. I was previously employed at a dog boarding kennel where I was responsible for handling a wide variety of dogs, taking them for walks, and bringing them outside for individual playtime. I also worked for a...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
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Aida M.


Sterling, VA

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with pets around, I had a passion for animals which allowed me feel confortable with pets, I provide service as walk dogs, feed dogs or cats, all sizes and age. I also have experience with pets. My services offered for a pet sitting are: - Pet sitting $20 (maximum 40 min walk) - Boarding $70/night - In home...
Aida can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking

Recent pet care reviews

Marian D.

5.0

Marian took care of my cat while I was out of town and she was the best! Every time she came to see him she would let me know ahead of time that she was about to stop by, she made sure my cat ate his wet food with his medicine in it, and would send pictures! I am very happy I've found Marian and...

- Patricia S.

Cheri S.

5.0

Cheri is very professional, kind, reliable, and always shows upon time. She’s also wonderful to my kittens and very responsive with communication. Highly recommend her.

- Care member

Emilee D.

5.0

Emilee was amazing to work with. she took care of our dog and responded frequently.

- Neeraj C.

Nathan J.

5.0

Always has been a lover of animals and they respond in kind.

- Leigh J.

Shannon N.

5.0

Shannon is highly punctual, mature and has a clear love for pets. She took care of my exotic pet Tortoise while I was away on a trip for a few days. She sent me updates and videos, which were very helpful. I'm so glad I found her! I will definitely hire her again!

- Farah C.

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