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Norisdely C.'s Photo

Norisdely C.

Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care As Well As For In-Home/Overnight Care.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
My love of animals was instill in me from an early age, growing up we had every pet you can think of. Birds, turtles, hamsters, a dog, a cat and even, a rabbit! I have transitioned that love into adulthood by pet sitting many cats and dogs. I have experience walking and caring for all types of dogs, from a 7 pound chihuahua to a...

Sarah P. says "We hired Norisdely 2-3 days a week to walk our dog during the day. She is always punctual and our dog loves her! When our dog was a puppy she was even...

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Part Time Pet Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
All through my life I have had many pets. From a fish to dogs and a parrot. I especially love dogs and treat them more than they are animals. Their personality amuses me to the fullest.
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Your Pet Care Provider For Life

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I would love for you to know that I'm excited about the opportunity to work for you as taking care of your pet is my passion as this is my full time job. I'd describe my personality as reliable, dependable and trustworthy I like working with animals because I am compassionate dog lover & cat lover who will treat your...

Care Member says "Lisa worked with us to get Pepper on a schedule for walking, eating, and going pee and poop. She cares as if your animal is her own. She is on time,...

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Frances C.'s Photo

Pet Sitting And Dog Walking

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Fran. I am a professional pet sitter and dog walker. When my children were younger, we had a small pet sitting business in our Moorestown, NJ community. We were with some families for over 10 years! I can provide you with EXCELLENT references. I do more than simply take your dog around the block. I will play...

Ashley G. says "Easily available on short notice and a holiday weekend. Friendly and dependable "

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It Is My Intention To Take As Good Of Care Of Your Pet As You Do (or Better).

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
boarding
Native to Philadelphia, I attended Penn Charter School (OPC '03) and received my BFA in Film & Television production from NYU Tisch School of Arts. I accept all pets that are both child-friendly and not-child friendly. Similarly, I accept pets who do get along with others, and those who, well, do not. Specifically cat-wise, I...

Tina C. says "Jacquelyn is a loving daughter, sister, aunt, friend and caregiver. After graduating NYU, she moved back to the Philadelphia area. Jacquelyn was the bet...

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Cheryl S.'s Photo

Pet Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet sitting
grooming
pet walking
+ 1 more
I have always been an avid pet lover. I am very good with both dogs & cats, as I have one of each at home. I am not afraid of animals as some people tend to be, but I think they also do not realize that the animals can sense your fear of them & therefore it makes them uneasy. I get an immense happiness from being around pets, I...
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Pet Sitter Available!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Hello! I'm a current student and lover of animals! I have about 10 years of experience taking care of animals on my own. I love animals of all shapes and sizes! I can give baths, and do some light grooming. I'm also more than happy to care for animals overnight, or whatever may be necessary.
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I Love Your Pets!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
administration of medicine
Pet Whisperer! I will feed, walk, snuggle, clean up after, talk and play with your pet. I will make your pet feel safe, comfortable and cared for while you are not home. Very trustworthy, honest and reliable.
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Reliable Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, My name is Nikesha. I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, taking out for a walking, or checking in daily to make sure your pet are being fed, cleaning litters, etc. I also can do overnight care at my home. I have a big backyard with fenced. I live in fox chase/ Rhawnhurst part of northeast Philadelphia. I am on...

Care Member says "She is a very responsible person, highly recommend "

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Philly Pet-Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am available to provide occasionally pet-sitting care. I am also available for house/pet-sitting if needed. I am currently in graduate school and am always looking for some side gigs! I have done overnight care as well as stops-in to feed/play/keep company etc. I grew up with dogs and am very comfortable with them. I have...

Care Member says "Sarah has been our afternoon babysitter and frequent pet-sitter for almost two years. Cannot say enough nice things about her! She’s kind, honest,...

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Elsa D.'s Photo

Pet Lover With Tail Wagging Experience!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
I am an avid dog lover and have 15 years of experience with dogs. I will take care of your pup with love!

Eva G. says "Elsa is great! I hired her to take care of my two dogs while I am at work/in classes. She showed up right on time, was very friendly, and had great...

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Responsible, Communicative, Experienced, And Already In Love With Your Pets!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I have at least five years of paid experience. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking, and Housesitting. Since I was a teen, I've cared for friends/family/neighbors' houses and pets. I have a strong sense of responsibility and have always been described as loyal and reliable. When it comes to animals, I have...

Dana H. says "When my girlfriend and I came back from vacation, it seemed like our male cat (who has terrible separation anxiety) didn't even notice we were gone! Emily...

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Maggie M.'s Photo

Part-time Pet Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I am a current graduate student in the accelerated occupational therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University. I only have classes on Fridays and Saturdays which means I am FREE to help watch, walk, feed, and play with your favorite animal. I am a certified EMT and have numerous background clearances available. I have a...

Victoria R. says "Maggie truly cares about her work and puts her heart into all she does. She is extremely dependable, I have trusted her to work with my clients in my...

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Pet Care And House Sitting Available ASAP

Philadelphia, PA

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have a full-time job but the schedule is very flexible so it allows me to pet sit which I love to do since I currently don't have an animal (hoping to get a dog soon!). I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening for walks and other tasks. I grew up with a golden retriever, rabbit, and guinea pig. I have experience...
Monica D.'s Photo

Experienced, Detail-Oriented Pet-Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi! I'm Monica, a part-time student with some gaps in my schedule, looking for occasional work as a pet-sitter in the Philadelphia area. I grew up with many different pets: cats, dogs, leopard frogs, hermit crabs, betta fish, guinea pigs, and hamsters. I am very detail-oriented and have a history of going above and beyond what...

Victoria H. says "Monica was amazing taking care of my dog! She updated me everyday and was very responsive to text messages. Monica stayed at my apartment, did some...

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Daja P.'s Photo

Friendly Pet Neighbor !

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
boarding
Hello, my name is Daja! I previously worked as a child caregivers and while I was doing that, I fostered/adopted animals on the way! Right now I have one cat! little thing full of energy. I've taken care of animals with special needs, separation anxiety, disabled, and those who need medication! I will make sure your fur babies...

Care Member says "Daja was very responsive and treated our bunnies with lots of love. She made sure they were fed and followed all of our instructions. Highly recommend!...

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Sheena A.'s Photo

Friendly Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
I love friendly animals and taking care of your animals will be my pleasure. I will make sure your animals are well fed and taken care of. I will also play with them or let them sit on my lap while I rub them and give them some treats. If you have cats and they are anything like my two cats then they will know when it's time to...

Eric A. says "Sheena did a great Job for us. We found ourselves in a big time crunch and took great care of our dog Amos while we were away. She was flexible with her...

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Dora S.'s Photo

Love Animals, Cats and Dogs

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have 2 cats of my own and have held responsibility as house sitter and pet sitter. I am interested in Pet sitting cats only in the NW part of Philadelphia. I live in Germantown.

Georgia S. says "Dora is one of few people allowed in my home that I trust 100% with my pets, to treat them as I would and to make sure they are safe!"

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Jenice S.'s Photo

Fun Animal Lover

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I've had pets ever since childhood. I am absolutely an animal lover! I love learning new things about them. I've done 3 years volunteer work at the PSPCA and a semester of volunteer work at The University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital. I'm a dog walker too. I myself have owned a Jack Russell Terrier, 3 cats, fish, multiple...

Brittany D. says "Jenice takes care of my elderly/constantly sick guinea pigs whenever I go away. I am so happy I found her. She takes very good care of these problem...

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Animal Loving College Student

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Alana , I am a sport and exercise science major at Temple University. I grew up with multiple dogs as a child and have grown to love all sorts of furry friends! I currently have a cat and a German shepherd, who I do training exercises with daily. I am COVID 19 vaccinated and have my own transportation. In...

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  • 918 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.77/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 4.9

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Philadelphia, PA

Pet Care in Philadelphia, PA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 918 listed pet care

Norisdely C.

We hired Norisdely 2-3 days a week to walk our dog during the day. She is always punctual and our dog loves her! When our dog was a puppy...

- Sarah P.

Lisa Q.

Lisa worked with us to get Pepper on a schedule for walking, eating, and going pee and poop. She cares as if your animal is her own. She...

- Care member

Frances C.

Easily available on short notice and a holiday weekend. Friendly and dependable

- Ashley G.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Philadelphia, PA

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $13.77 per hour as of June 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.

There are 918 pet care providers in Philadelphia, PA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Philadelphia or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Philadelphia, PA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Philadelphia, PA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Philadelphia, PA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Philadelphia, PA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Philadelphia, PA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Philadelphia, PA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.

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