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April A.


Fairfax, VA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I work part time and I am looking to supplement my income. I am available to care for cats and dogs. I am open to house sitting and caring for most other pets.
April can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Lissbeth G.


Montgomery Village, MD

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have taken care of big and small breed dogs and a couple of cats. I myself own a dog and have had dogs since I was little. I absolutely love all pets and will do light grooming
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Francesca D.


Fairfax, VA

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Care

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I have 3 years experience working at veterinary clinic. I have pet sitting experience. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, rats, mice.
Francesca can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine
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Rebekah D.


McLean, VA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Engaging And Fun Dog Lover!

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Engaging and Fun Dog Lover! Hi there! My name is Rebekah and I have been around dogs my entire life. I grew up with labs, then went through a small hiatus when I went to college. Since then, I have a beagle/lab mix. She's 7 years old and gets along great with other dogs. We've also fostered an abused and neglected cat who...
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Meghan S.


Centreville, VA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have had experience taking care of dogs and cats throughout my life. I have two of my own. I would love to help you with your fur-baby!
Meghan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking

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I Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins and feedings, litterbox, cage, kennel cleaning, and long-term vacation care. Keep pet well-being front-of-mind by planning engaging, appropriate activities and play sessions that stretch the bodies and minds of cats, dogs, birds, and small...
Behnaz can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
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Julia K.


Montgomery Village, MD

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Pet Care At Your Service!

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I have two amazing doggies of my own, Mila and MochaLoka, Shihpoos. I have worked with pet care services for four years as a dog walker, been an animal sitter for several various dogs and cats as well as care for a family dog for 13 years. Mila is a certified therapy dog with PAL, People Animals Love, a nonprofit organization in...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Janine G.


Vienna, VA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Petsitter

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I provide in-home dog and cat sitting. I have three years of experience watching pets. I come from a home that has two cats.
Janine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Leslie J.


McLean, VA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I have experience both dog sitting and cat sitting. I also have experience with transporting pets as well! I will care for your family member as though they were my own!
Leslie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Priscilla G.


Purcellville, VA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Cartaker

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I have grown up with dogs, cats, horses, hamsters, parrots, and rabbits and have experience caring for all of them. I animal sit consistently for multiple families with various types of animals
Priscilla can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Taimir G.


Reston, VA

$15-25/hr

Pet Care

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loving pet sitter, my name is Taimir and I provide dog sitting and cats sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Taimir can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet sitting
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Pravina H.


Gaithersburg, MD

$24-29/hr

Pet Sitter With Experience!

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I have grown up with different pets. I have had a dog for 15+ years, plenty of fish, guinea pigs, and a hamster. I have also cared for friends' cats.
Pravina can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Paige F.


Leesburg, VA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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I love dogs and cats, and can provide pet sitting in your home. I can walk, bathe, give medicine, and play with your pets. I've dog sat dogs of all sizes (from pugs to rottweilers), and have plenty experience with cats (I have 2 of my own).
Paige can also help with: Pet walking
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Elisabeth B.


McLean, VA

$24-25/hr2 yrs exp

Animal Aficionado, Cat Specialist

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I grew up with cats and dogs, caring for them from their kittenhood and puppyhood and into their golden years. I've also cared for the cats and dogs of various family members, walking and playing with them, feeding them, and dispensing medication. Currently, I have two 15-year-old kitties who have been my "ride-or-die" for most...
Elisabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Shelly K.


Gainesville, VA

$10-15/hr

Part-time Pet Sitter

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I am a avid animal lover. I have cared for horses, dogs and cats. I was raised with German Shepard's. Owned a horse, rottweiler, and a pit bull, many cats in my life time. I have cared for family member dogs and cats as well. I love dogs and cats of all sizes. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Sarah M.


Fairfax, VA

$8-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi!!! I am a junior at George Mason University studying Theater and Special Education. At school, I teach early literacy and theatre to kids ages 3-12, but I have a soft spot in my heart for our furry friends as well!!! I have always loved dogs and cats and I was hoping to adopt a forever friend of my own when I moved out, but...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Henon A.


Fairfax, VA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Active Part Time/Occasional Pet Sitter!

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Due to some extra hours in my day thanks to Covid I'm able to provide pet sitting in your home until classes go back to normal (probably fall 2021). I've done loads of house sitting and pet sitting over the years looking after dogs/cats/fish/turtles and love all animals!
Henon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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Lisa B.


Gainesville, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

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I can provide cat sitting in your home. I have owned cats all my life and love taking care of them. I can also watch your home, get your mail, etc.
Lisa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Rebecca S.


Reston, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Drop-Ins/Sitter/Walker

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Extensive pet care knowledge: My mom gave me a cat when I was 2 years old after my brother was born, that way we both had babies to take care of - then raised said cat for the next 18 years! More recently, I spent the last 15 years raising Great Danes, with the last one spending lots of time in training to become an AKC...
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Sabrina L.


McLean, VA

$13-24/hr

Pet Sitter

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Hi! My name is Sabrina and I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland. I am no stranger to pets. My family has had a cat for many years and I've taken care of dogs for many friends before! I am both a cat and dog person - not biased in any way. I love animals and would love the chance to take care of your pets for...

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