Pet sitting at home in Boston, MA
Boston's compact, walkable neighborhoods are perfectly suited to Petme's community-based pet sitting model. Sitters are available in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and across the greater metro. Every booking comes with up to $22,000 in vet fee protection as standard, and cashback builds automatically on your account.
Verified pet sitters in Boston
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5 average from 1 reviews by Boston pet parents
Tindra Cronkhite
From $15
Availability confirmed 5d ago
🐾 Your Pet’s New Best Friend 🐾 • reliable, in the crazy city life • experienced with dogs & cats • young woman who loves to be active
Saleia
From $35
Availability confirmed 15d ago
fun and loving!
Ty
From $22
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Keeping tails wagging!
Jami
From $40
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Caring for your fur babies like my own!
Mariana
From $10
Availability confirmed 7d ago
meow! mari’s got you!
Ashley
From $30
Availability confirmed 12d ago
A dogs love is unconditional :)
Ysa
From $10
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Experienced with reactive, high-energy, and social dogs! I know how to keep every walk safe, calm, and fun.
Pat Tehan
From $14
Availability confirmed 7d ago
College student in Boston with years of dog and cat experience, loving dependable pet care you can trust.
Michelle
From $18
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Animals have always been a huge part of my life. With years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats, I provide safe, dependable, and loving care so you can have peace of mind while you’re away
Gianna Torres
From $20
Availability confirmed 13d ago
I’m a Boston-based registered nurse and lifelong pet lover with experience caring for pets of all sizes, from energetic puppies to gentle giants. I want you to feel completely at ease knowing your pet
Aldair Serrano
From $50
Availability confirmed 6d ago
I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal
Leo
From $10
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Became a dad dog at age 10. Now I’m 21 with a cat who needs to pounce my feet through a blanket before he can go to bed
margalit shapiro-katz
From $30
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Veterinary assistant, Fear Free certified, and lifelong animal lover committed to treating your pets like family with expert care and lots of affection
Keira
From $10
Availability confirmed today
Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️
Meghan Masterson
From $25
Availability confirmed 4d ago
experienced pet care you can trust
Caroline
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Life long pet lover and owner
Maggie Mullen
From $20
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Elyana Canas
From $20
Availability confirmed 11d ago
A safe option with lots of love!
Jamilyn Boyle
From $17
Availability confirmed 13d ago
lifelong animal lover looking to walk dogs and do drop ins for dogs, cats, and any other small animals! I’ve had pets my entire life, from hamsters to big dogs I love them all with my whole heart!
Linh
From $23
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Your pet’s favorite aunt 🩷
Maria
From $85
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Pampered Pet! I give lots of updates and photos for your peace of mind. Happy to take special needs/elderly dogs as well. We love them all!
Valeria
From $20
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Serene Pet Care
From $30
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Serene care for your furry family 🐾 Home-based, loving & trusted.
Hannah
From $25
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Welcome new friends animal and human :)
The Petme difference
Boston pet sitting with real savings built in
Two features that make every Petme booking better for you.
Cashback on every Boston booking
Each confirmed Petme stay in Boston adds cashback to your balance. Whether you book a boarder in Cambridge, a house sitter in Brookline, or a dog walker in South Boston, your cashback builds automatically with no minimum spend and no expiry.
Every booking, every city0% platform fee for Boston pet owners
Petme charges Boston pet owners nothing in platform fees. From Beacon Hill to Newton to Quincy, the rate your sitter quotes is the price you pay. No booking surcharge, no hidden markup, no subscription.
Straightforward pricingHow it works
Booking a pet sitter in Boston takes minutes
Search your area
Browse background checked, vetted sitters near your postcode in Boston. Filter by service, pet type, availability and price.
Message and confirm
Send a free message, ask questions, and arrange a meet-and-greet. Book when you're ready. No commitment until you confirm.
Pay securely, earn cashback
Payment is held securely and released to the sitter after the stay. You automatically earn cashback, and every booking includes through the Protection Plan.
Pet care services in Boston
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Boston
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Boston
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Boston
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Boston
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Boston
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FAQs
Common questions about pet sitting in Boston
- How much does pet sitting cost in Boston?
- Boston is a premium market with higher costs of living than most US cities. Dog boarding typically ranges from $48 to $90 per night, house sitting from $55 to $110 per night, drop-in visits from $22 to $38, and dog walking from $25 to $45 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees, so you pay exactly what the sitter charges.
- Are Boston pet sitters on Petme background checked?
- Yes. Every Petme sitter in Boston completes ID verification and a background check before accepting bookings. Every confirmed stay also includes up to $22,000 in vet fee protection at no additional cost. This applies throughout the city and in surrounding areas including Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, and Quincy.
- What pet sitting services are available in Boston?
- Boston sitters on Petme offer boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters are familiar with the Esplanade, the Boston Common, and neighborhood parks throughout the city. Services are available for dogs, cats, and small animals. Boston's walkable neighborhoods make it particularly well-suited to drop-in and dog walking services.
- Which Boston neighborhoods and suburbs are covered?
- Petme has sitters across the greater Boston metro, including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, the North End, Charlestown, Newton, and Quincy. Search by address to see sitters available in your neighborhood.
- Can I book a last-minute pet sitter in Boston?
- Yes. There is no minimum notice period on Petme. Same-day bookings are available across Boston and Cambridge. The city's density means many sitters are very close by, and most respond to messages within the hour. Confirming a booking takes under two minutes.
Your pet deserves the best care in Boston
Join pet parents across Massachusetts who trust Petme for reliable, loving pet care.
