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30,065 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

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

The average star rating for cat sitters is 4.9

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I do dog/cat sitting. I can stay at owners place. But most of the time just walk them out and feed them.
Raquel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Driely D.


Aldie, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

I provide pet sitting in your household in the US for quite a while now! with great reviews and repeating clients. I have a cat of my own and grew up with dogs and cats. I have experience with large and small dogs, giving medicine and love going on long walks.
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Sidney P.


Rockville, MD

$15-20/hr

Reliable And Loving Pet Sitter

I love all animals! I have many years of experience caring for cats, and currently have three of my own. I've fostered cats with my local county shelter for several years, from kittens as young as a few weeks old to senior cats. I also have two goldfish, and frequently help watch and walk my neighbor's dog. I even used to work...
Sidney can also help with: Pet sitting
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Clara B.


McLean, VA

$17-35/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked at kennels and helped get animals ready to get adopted, i've grown up fostering cats and dogs, while owning my own, also animal sitting around my neighborhood for about 2 years, i've watched and cared for cats, dogs, birds and fish!
Clara can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Ethel F.


Centreville, VA

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Ethel

Hello! My name is Ethel. I love animals. I had a dog and a cat growing up as a child, and my love for animals has grown into my adulthood. I have a passion for learning and understanding different species of animals. My experience in pet care is from having my own pets and sitting and volunteering for family, friends and...
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Lauren K.


Leesburg, VA

$12-17/hr

Dog And Cat Sitter

I mainly have experience in child care but have also watched and walked pets for many families. I am a big pet lover and feel comfortable caring after all common pets. I have owned dogs, cats, hamsters, lizards, and fish. I have also watched birds for my neighbors. I mainly have experience with watching and walking dogs.
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Amelia M.


Bethesda, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I'm experienced with taking care of multiple animals at once. I'm also open to house sitting if that would make your pet the most comfortable.
Amelia can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Avery M.


Reston, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Animal Sitter!

I have had many different animals including Fish, Dogs, Cats, snakes, and lizards under my care. I treat all animals as if they were my own and am very responsible when it comes to their health and well-being.
Avery can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Morgan H.


Reston, VA

$12-50/hr7 yrs exp

I have been a pet/house sitter for 5+ years and have experience caring for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. I have one dog and three rabbits of my own, so I am familiar with caring for small animals/rodents as well. Additionally my own dog has severe allergies as well as a myriad of other skin issues, so I am familiar with...
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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Laurel G.


Rockville, MD

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter Available

I grew up with cats, dogs, and horses. I currently have two cats of my own. I am available to both watch your pets and for dog walking.
Laurel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Maleigha S.


Derwood, MD

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/caregiver

Hello! My name is Maleigha. I have many years of pet care experience. I grew up caring for farm animals as well as many of my own pets so I am well versed in the level of care and responsibility that is required to make your pet happy and healthy:) I also have 5 years of experience in helping dogs and cats give birth if that is...
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Karen B.


Manassas, VA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Housesitter

I have owned and cared for many pets throughout my life, both growing up and as a Mom of 4 kids and Nana to 10 grandkids. They've included dogs of all sizes, cats, snakes, lizards, rodents, birds of all sizes and many different types from finches and canaries to small parrots and a Green Shouldered Macaw. At present, I have an...
Hi - My name is Megi and I'm currently working at Columbia College Vienna Va as a teacher, human resources manager and Admission Representative. I am originally from Albania and have been in Us for 7 years. I have been working as a dog & cat sitter ( part- time) for 2 years, so pretty comfortable with them. I am happy to work...
Megi can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
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Tabitha F.


Fairfax, VA

$8-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide any kind of animal sitting in your home. I am experienced and have watched animals for family and friends many times before. I love all kinds of animals and have 3 dogs, 3 cats a bird, and a lizard of my own. I can feed them, walk them, give them baths, play with them and of course love on them! I would love to watch...
Tabitha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Abby R.


Rockville, MD

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Pet Sitter

Hi there. I would love to pet sit for your family this summer while you are away. During the school year I am an elementary school teacher with MCPS. I am a caring and responsible young professional. I have experiences pet sitting for many families' cats and dogs. I am comfortable with caring for and walking dogs if all sizes as...
Abby can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Natchadapa S.


Rockville, MD

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Dig And Cat

Hi, I do not have experience with walking or sitting a dog tbh but I willing to do. I love all kind of animals and I grow up with dog and cat. So please give me a chance to taking care of your pet! Thank you Nat
Natchadapa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Dominique C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Walker And Sitter Of Pets

Hi my name is Dominique! I love dogs and cats! I have had a pet dog all my life. I have a sweet 3-year-old pug named Daisy!
Dominique can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Taleen S.


Reston, VA

$10-20/hr

Fun-Loving Pet Sitter Available!

Hi, I'm Taleen! I'm 29 years old and so excited for the opportunity to care for your pets! Having had pets of my own throughout my life, I know the importance that comes with entrusting your fur babies with someone else. I grew up with an orange Tabby, Whiskers, a Brittany Spaniel, Hunter, and I currently have a black cat,...
Taleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Linda I.


Montgomery Village, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Experienced Pet Sitter

I have been owned by pets for my entire life--I've always had cats and have had dogs for most of my life. I enjoy spending time with them in their own home, since that's where they tend to be most comfortable, and am available for local pet sitting. In addition, I would consider watching a dog in my home, Besides my own pets, I...
Linda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Erica B.


Chantilly, VA

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Erica, and I'm a lifelong cat lover as well as owner. I'm available to assist you with pet sitting and/or dog walking. I also have experience administering medication.
Erica can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding

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If you need someone to take care of your cat while you are away, hiring a cat sitter can be just what you need. Compare cat sitter profiles, read reviews...

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