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Marjorie Rafeld

Marjorie Rafeld
Fogelsville, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitting With Margie!

Hello families! I’m Marjorie Rafeld. I’m soon to turn 15 and am a fun and reliable babysitter. I aspire to work with kids and pets in my future, and babysitting gives me opportunity to be prepared. I have lots of experience with both kids and pets and have refrences available. I am a proud member of F13 Performance and KBGH Swim Team. My Instagram is @babysittingwithmargie and my Facebook is Margie Rafeld!

Pet sitting $3 / 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
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $8 / 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)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper $12/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

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

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Fogelsville 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
  • 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:

  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Marjorie For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Denise Nolan

Denise Nolan
Greater Landover, MD

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet training

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $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:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

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 neighboring suburbs/towns of Greater Landover 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations 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
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • 4 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Denise 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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Malay Mitchell

Malay Mitchell
Greenville, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Dog walking

  • 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)

Babysitter, Parent helper

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)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Greenville 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

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

Contact Malay 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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Roberta Stemphil

Roberta Stemphil
Massapequa, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $17 / 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 pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter $17/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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

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 Massapequa 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
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • 3 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet owner references
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am currently going into my senior year at high school, I have worked regularly with children from the ages 3-12, and have on occasion babysat for newborns of family friends. I want to major in social work in college and hopefully become a social worker for children’s.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Roberta 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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Ariana Mejia

Ariana Mejia
Englewood, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Welcome message:

i used to walk and dog sit dogs for 2 years, so I have plenty of experience with different temperaments and different breeds/ puppies . I'm pretty free during the summer, except for when I have band camp or family commitments.

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $16 / 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 daycare (at my place during the day)

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

my first language was spanish and my family all speak it, i’m very good with pets. i like playing with them and cuddling; showing love. im good at drawing and im in a marching band.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts

Contact Ariana 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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Faith Murphree

Faith Murphree
Hartselle, AL

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hello I’m faith Murphree I’m 28 years old I have a 3 year old and I’m 20 weeks pregnant I have been baby sitting for 10 years at lease I’m very interested and have lots of experience and references .

Dog sitting $10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Other dog duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Dog playtime

Dog walking $10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $13/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Hartselle 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:

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 30 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming

Contact Faith 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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Kyhem Penn Jr

Kyhem Penn Jr
Philadelphia, PA

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Welcome message:

Hi there! I'm Kyhem, a warm and caring sitter based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeking a full-time, live-out nanny position with a loving family. With experience working with primary school-aged children, I am passionate about providing a nurturing and educational environment for little ones to thrive in. My hourly rate is $15.0, and I'm ready to devote my time and attention to your family's needs.

As a dedicated caregiver, I prioritize creating a safe and engaging space for children to learn and grow. From assisting with homework to organizing fun and enriching activities, I am committed to offering personalized care that aligns with your family's values and routines. I understand the importance of open communication and flexibility, and I am always willing to collaborate with parents to ensure the best possible care for their children.

If you're looking for a dependable and compassionate nanny to join your family, I would love to connect with you. Feel free to message me if you're interested in exploring the possibility of having me as your child's caregiver. I look forward to the opportunity to make a positive impact on your child's life and provide you with peace of mind knowing they are in good hands.

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • 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 dogs)

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter, Nanny $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-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
  • 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:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 3 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Kyhem For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Azariah Harris
Booneville, MS

Activity summary

Member since: Jan 2026

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/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)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • 8 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • Asthma training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling

Contact Azariah 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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Aria Smith
Greensboro, NC

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Dog sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Household duties I can do:

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

Babysitter $10/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring
    • Computers / coding
    • Cooking lessons
    • Art lessons

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)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Greensboro 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
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

  • 7 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Aria For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Violet Saunders
Roanoke, VA

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2025

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

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

Other pet duties I can do:

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

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • 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 daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Babysitter $18/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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Violet 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 31 Jan 2026)

Plainview pet sitters are paid an average of $15.20 per hour as of February 2026, which is 14.1% lower than the New York average of $17.69, and 2.8% lower than the United States average of $15.64. 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 $15.20
New York $17.69
United States $15.64

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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?