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86 dog sitters are listed in Buffalo, NY
The average rate is $14/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years
Dog sitters in Buffalo, NY
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I have always loved animals. I previously fostered kittens for the Erie County SPCA. My 10-year-old golden retriever named Quincy is involved with the Erie County SPCA'S Paws for Love Program. Dog walks are my absolute favorite! I also have a Blue Quaker Parrot and a white wedding dove. I would be...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Pet walking
William J.
Buffalo, NY
$13-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I help walk and care for my brothers 2-year-old German Shepherd it is my favorite pastime and I hope to make dog walking and sitting a part time job
William can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
Cindy Z.
Buffalo, NY
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Pet Sitter since 2016
Responsible for watching neighbor's home and pet for weeks sometimes months at a time
Responsible for feeding/cleaning animals
Reporting any changes or concerns to the homeowner
Maintaining the house through general tasks
Light housekeeping
Stayed at clients' homes to...
Cindy can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking
Victoria M.
Buffalo, NY
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have 1 year of animal care experience and a large dog if my own. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet care provider and have been for 3 years now, I dog sit regularly and I Love all animals and am comfortable with taking care of everything from a rabbit to a horse. Also Comfortable with reptiles and amphibians.
Anything requested will be...
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, Grooming, Pet sitting
Michaelle P.
Buffalo, NY
$12-18/hr
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming
Michaelle can also help with: Pet walking
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I am a mother of 2 boys and absolutely love pets. I have been a pet sitter before and am familiar! I have grown up around cats and dogs, have had pets of my own. I LOVE animals and would love the opportunity to help someone out while they are away. I am a caring person and your pet would be in great...
Kristen can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Hello! My name is Elena. I would absolutely love to keep your fur friend company when you are having a busy day! I treat every dog as my own and always treat them with kindness and love.
Emily C.
Buffalo, NY
$12-20/hr
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I can provide dog/cat/pet sitting in your own home. I love animals and have experience dog-sitting. I would love to walk/care/spend time with your pet. I have 2+ years of experience working in a shelter where I regularly helped care for dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
Emily can also help with: Pet walking
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Growing up my family had multiple dogs, cats, fish and even leopard geckos. I aided my own dog through a pregnancy and birth of 7 puppies. I have taken care of Guinea pigs and other little friends as well as assisted in chores for farm animals including chickens and horses.
Liz can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting
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I have 3 pets of my own.
2 dogs and 1 leopard gecko.
Charlie (9 y. o. jack Russel mix) and Koda (1 y. o. coon hound mix)
Able to watch you pet in my house or yours. as my pets and super friendly. They have been through behavioral, agility and trick classes.
I have a fenced in back yard
I am...
Autumn can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Boarding, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting
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My background is in performing comprehensive tasks to ensure full animal care, including providing food and water, grooming pets, walking dogs, cleaning up animal waste, administering medicine, and providing general companionship. Additionally, I am experienced in providing evening, and/or overnight...
Nicole can also help with: Pet sitting, Dog training, Boarding, Administration of medicine, Pet walking
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Hello! My name is Kelly, I am a 27-year-old young professional. I currently live in Tonawanda with my little cat named Z! I am very comfortable with all types of animals. I grew up with cats mostly but have a lot of experience looking after dogs as well. Any special animals needs, I am more than...
Kelly can also help with: Dog training, Pet walking, Pet sitting, Grooming, Pet transportation
Dacoya E.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I provide pet care at clients homes while clients are away and also from the comfort of my home , if client would like me to sit from my home I also have a 7-month-old puppy that clients dog must be comfortable with . I provide bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and providing all comfort...
Dacoya can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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I can't say I have any serious experience caring for animals. But I had a cat growing up that lived until he was 16. His name was Woobie, I loved him so much! We just got two new cats about 5 years ago and they are the best. I feed them and play with them. Their names are Simba and Nadia. I love...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, Daily feeding, Pet transportation, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting
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Hello, my name is Shaylin and I am looking to become a pet sitter. While I have never been paid to pet sit before, I grew up surrounded by dogs and cats and understand the time and energy that pets takes. I know that your pet is a member of the family, and I want to be able to spend some quality...
Claire G.
Buffalo, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello, I'm Claire. I've been pet sitting for over 10 years now. I've primarily watched dogs and cats but I am open to other animals. I offer drop ins, overnight stays, feeding, medication administration, and dog walking. I can't wait to hear from you and meet your furry friend!
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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I have experience with all different types of animals and I'm a huge animal lover. We used to have farm animals, I have cats and dogs and used to work at a dog board and training facilities!
Logan can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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My name is Gina and I am 23-years-old! I just graduated from Daemen College with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. I plan to go to law school in 2021 after working for a year and saving money to pay for my education. In my free time, you can find me painting, drawing and baking or cooking. You will...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking, Boarding, Pet sitting
Emilie P.
Buffalo, NY
$13-18/hr
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I have had pets my whole life-dogs, cats, rats, etc. I dog sit for a family every summer. With my love for animals and experience caring for them, I am confident caring's for others animals as well!
Emilie can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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I have more than 10 years of experience with dogs and cats. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting.
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Hi everyone! My name is Sophia and I'm looking to find some jobs! I've been working with animals for 12 years now. I have 3 cats, a dog and 2 ferrets! I've previously owned almost every animal ever! I worked as a vet assistant so I'm very experienced in emergency situations and proper care! I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Pet transportation, Boarding
Recent review:
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Sophia is a very dependable, friendly hardworking individual who had a passion for all things animal! She is absolutely wonderful with all animals! She is very responsible when it comes to the care they need.
Reviewed by Emily M.
Elizabeth J.
Buffalo, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Elle and I am a big lover of animals! I have over 15 years experience taking care of animals from cats and dogs to birds and fish. Whatever you need I am available for. I'm able to pet sit or board depending on your needs. I'm great at continuing their training and helping with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, Grooming, Dog training, Pet transportation, Pet walking
Recent review:
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I boarded both of my dogs with Elle for about 3 weeks and it was a wonderful experience. I received daily updates and photos. One of my pups had some health issues which required medicine and some physical...
Reviewed by Care member
Erin D.
Buffalo, NY
$12-17/hr
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Hi there! My name is Erin and I am 22 from south buffalo. I'm currently in college for education at buffalo state. All of my classes are online this semester so I'm looking for a few ways to keep myself busy! I'd love to help out with dog walking/sitting! I'd love to talk more if you're interested!...
Erin can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
Anthony H.
Buffalo, NY
$12-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Anthony and I would love to be your pet sitter or walker. I have loved animals since I was little and have had many different animals throughout my life. I have had dogs, cats, reptiles, and small rodents. I currently have 3 dogs and a hamster. I regularly dog sit for a few families...
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I have over 10 years of experience and can help with Pet Transportation, Walking and Pet Sitting. I understand and am a true believer that the animals you welcome into your home become part of your family. While you are away on travel, work or just need someone to walk your furry friend, I can help...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, Pet transportation, Pet sitting
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I can provide pet sitting in your own home and walks if needed. I absolutely adore pets and have had all sorts of pets growing up in the country ranging from chickens to fish, to dogs. I currently have two dogs at my house which are smaller breeds. I grew up with an American bulldog so I am very...
Katelyn can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting
Autumn F.
Buffalo, NY
$15-25/hr
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Hi! My name is Autumn, I have two dogs (very big), two cats, and a snake so I have no problem with various animals. I love being with animals and playing. I would love to pet sit your animal baby!!!
Autumn can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Grooming
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Available to watch your dog/cat! I will feed them, take them out, give them medication. I have 3 dogs of all ages. 4, 7 and 11. The 11-year-old is on medication so I'm familiar with the senior needs!
Jill can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a 20-year-old dog lover. Honestly, I have only watched children for the past couple of years, but did have a dog for 13 years. I was very active in training him, taking him out, playing with him, and of course snuggles. However, he sadly passed away this last...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Boarding
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Buffalo, NY
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Buffalo, NY?
Dog sitters near you in Buffalo, NY can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Buffalo, NY?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Buffalo, NY to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Buffalo, NY is $14.49.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Buffalo, NY. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Buffalo, NY?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Buffalo, NY we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Buffalo, NY?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Buffalo, NY, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.
Ratings for Buffalo, NY dog sitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Dog Sitters in Buffalo, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 86 listed dog sitters.