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Cameron Jackson

Cameron Jackson
Souderton, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

I’m excited to provide trustworthy babysitting and pet-watching services through this platform, ensuring your kids and pets rece

Hi there! I'm a dedicated and responsible 16-year-old student at North Penn Highschool in Lansdale, Pa with a genuine love for working with children and animals. I believe in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can express their creativity, whether through drawing or learning. I’m also passionate about supporting learning, especially in math up to Algebra II, and enjoy engaging children with educational activities. When it comes to pets, I ensure they feel comfortable, loved, and well-cared-for while you are away. My goal is to give you peace of mind, knowing your family is in reliable and caring hands.

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $14 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Souderton for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! I’m a responsible and caring 16 year old, 17 years old after October 11th, 2024, with a passion for working with children. I love creating a fun and safe environment where kids can explore their creativity, especially through drawing and art activities. I’m also great with math, so I can help with homework or educational games. Your child’s well-being is my top priority, and I aim to make every babysitting experience enjoyable and engaging. Looking forward to meeting your family!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Paris Poindexter

Paris Poindexter
Conway, AR

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Paris

Hello I would love to care for your dog or cat. I love animals so much and caring for them I love seeing them happy and cared for. Caring for animals is one of my dreams, I would absolutely love to work for you! It would be delightful, I would love to have even more experience for when my veterinarian career comes.

Pet sitting $11 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens

Dog walking $11 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet grooming

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Conway for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

-

Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My names Paris Poindexter, I am 17 years old I have an ID made just in case you need identification. I have a side job that I do which is called The Tier. I have the number in case you want to see if I’m reliable for this job. I don’t have professional training with animals but I do take care of my dog myself I’ve been taking care of him for 4 years. I’m still in school I go to Conway high school I am in the 11th grade but I only go once a week, which is on Thursdays I am only experienced whit dogs and cats.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Paris For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Tate Kelly

Tate Kelly
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter in Manhattan - I love kids and am happy to help out! Please reach out to me ASAP

I enjoy engaging with kids in activities and games they enjoy, whether it's arts and crafts or playing outside. I have experience babysitting for my friend's younger brother (age 6) and my younger cousin (age 7). I am patient and reliable.

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Care for kittens

Dog walking

  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within New York for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 7 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and French

I am a high school senior at Phillips Exeter Academy and have competed a CPR training course.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Tate For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Shamim Ara Akter
Salisbury, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Birds
  • Fish

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Salisbury for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 31 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Shamim For Free

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Childcare

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Ariel Graven
St. Louis, MO

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • School holiday daycare

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Food allergies
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of St. Louis for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 5 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Ariel For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Makaila Eudy
Hershey, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2025

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hershey for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Animals

Contact Makaila For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Nay Duah
Salisbury, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Welcome message:

Hi! Im Nay. I’m a 21-year-old college student at Salisbury University. I’m CPR & First Aid certified, I’ve been caring for my eight siblings for years. I’m reliable, responsible, and love keeping kids happy and safe. Available Mondays, Wednesdays, and some weekends!

Dog sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter, Parent helper $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Salisbury for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Cooking

Contact Nay For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Gianella Fiedel
Merrick, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish
  • Reptiles

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Merrick for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Foreign languages

Contact Gianella For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Sabria Williams
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Philadelphia for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
    • Pet owner references
  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Sabria For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Gracie Smith
Champaign, IL

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Nanny $17/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Champaign for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • Asthma training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature

Contact Gracie For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Plainview, NY, United States (Updated 11 Jan 2026)

Plainview pet sitters are paid an average of $15.14 per hour as of January 2026, which is 12.7% lower than the New York average of $17.34, and 2.7% lower than the United States average of $15.56. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Plainview.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Plainview $15.14
New York $17.34
United States $15.56

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?